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Misfeasance

Definition

(formal, legal) The wrongful or unlawful performance of a lawful act, especially by a public official or someone in a position of authority. Often used in contexts of administrative or professional misconduct, where the action itself is not inherently wrong but is carried out improperly or with malicious intent.

Example Sentences

1The parliamentary inquiry uncovered widespread misfeasance among government ministers, leading to several high-profile resignations.
2Does the doctrine of ministerial responsibility adequately address instances of misfeasance in public office, or does it merely serve as a fig leaf for accountability?
3The court found the CEO guilty of misfeasance for knowingly misrepresenting the company's financial health to investors.
4To prevent misfeasance, regulatory bodies must be empowered to scrutinise the actions of those in positions of authority, not merely their outcomes.
5There is a growing concern that the lack of transparency in certain government agencies creates an environment conducive to misfeasance and abuse of power.

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