misfeasance

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From mis- + feasance

Noun [edit]

misfeasance (plural misfeasances)

  1. A wrong that arises from an action. The wrong can be actual or alleged. This word is often used in law, relating to the wrongful use of legal authority.

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References [edit]

Black's law dictionary. Webster's dictionary.

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