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malfeasance

[mal-fee-zuhns] / mælˈfi zəns /
NOUN
wrongdoing
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NOUN
crime
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The BBC understands Meah was later questioned by police on suspicion of malfeasance in public office but no further action was taken.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Board members can only be removed for cause, meaning malfeasance, inefficiency, or neglect in their duties.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2026

Stephan said her office is continuing to investigate suspected malfeasance of county funds and encourages employees to report concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2026

In the world of family inheritance, such financial malfeasance is not unheard of.

From MarketWatch Feb. 2, 2026

“I mean, we are talking about malfeasance here, aren’t we?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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