Definitions for misfeasance

misfeasance mis·fea·sance

Spelling: [mis-fee-zuh ns]
IPA: /mɪsˈfi zəns/

Misfeasance is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 656 anagrams from letters in misfeasance (aaceefimnss).

Definitions for misfeasance

noun

  1. a wrong, actual or alleged, arising from or consisting of affirmative action.
  2. the wrongful performance of a normally lawful act; the wrongful and injurious exercise of lawful authority.

Origin of misfeasance

From the Anglo-French word mesfesance, dating back to 1590-1600. See mis-1, feasance

Examples for misfeasance

The President cannot be held responsible for the misfeasance of subordinates, unless adopted, or at least tolerated, by him.

In the language of the courts, an agent is liable to third parties for malfeasance, but not for misfeasance.

misfeasance and malfeasance in public office ought to be considered an unpardonable crime, and the guilty dealt with accordingly.

The sheriff could be sued for misfeasance such as bribery in the King's court.

If any loss has arisen to the estate from any misfeasance, neglect or omission of the trustee, it may require him to make it good.

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