misfeasance

English

Etymology

From Middle French mesfaisance.

Noun

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

References
  • Black's Law Dictionary.
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