misfeasance

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle French mesfaisance.

Noun

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misfeasance (countable and uncountable, plural misfeasances)

  1. (law) An actual or alleged wrong that arises from an action; often, the wrongful use of legal authority.

See also

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References

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  • Black's Law Dictionary.
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