misfeasance

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Recent Examples of misfeasance Last August, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for a meticulous reexamination of the oldest missing-teens case in America following a Rolling Stone investigation detailing decades of police incompetence and misfeasance. Eric J. Greenberg, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2024 The committee is made up of five lawmakers who can look into complaints of misconduct, including malfeasance, misfeasance, abuse of office, incompetency and workplace conduct by state officers and employees. Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 28 May 2023 These hearings will likely uncover more misfeasance in the crypto space. Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022 That's not misfeasance. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for misfeasance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfeasance
Noun
  • Public plans often have more restrictions based on misconduct, but the standard for forfeiture typically relies on a criminal conviction, according to experts.
    Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
  • That swing drew a 10-minute misconduct penalty and an Avs power play to end the stanza.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In recent years, that includes a 2022 misdemeanor conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, Cook County Circuit Court records show.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Investigators charged Webster with strangulation and misdemeanor assault.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Trademark infringement claims could be used to argue AI content is confusingly similar, which is generally prohibited by trademark law.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Udio and Sunio share custody of the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Universal, Sony, and Warner.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.
    Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
  • This is a brazen violation of international law.
    Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026

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“Misfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasance. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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