mal
fea
sance
Plural
malfeasances
1
an illegal or unjust act committed by a person of high standing
- The politician was charged with malfeasance for accepting bribes in exchange for government contracts.
- There were allegations of systemic malfeasance within the police department involving illicit drug raids.
- The judge ruled that the medical director's falsified records amounted to criminal malfeasance.
- The trial focused on proving the malfeasance of the high-ranking officer.
- She was fired after her involvement in malfeasance was exposed.