malfeasance
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- malfeasant adjective
Etymology
Origin of malfeasance
First recorded in 1660–70; earlier malefeasance. See male-, feasance
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Example Sentences
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He often writes about fraud, financial crime, cryptocurrency and corporate malfeasance.
Stephan said her office is continuing to investigate suspected malfeasance of county funds and encourages employees to report concerns.
From Los Angeles Times
Even when investigators have validated aspects of complaints, they’ve found no evidence of malfeasance.
From Salon
In the world of family inheritance, such financial malfeasance is not unheard of.
From MarketWatch
She has worked on investigations on a range of topics, including government accountability, environmental justice, corporate malfeasance, organized crime, workplace discrimination, worker safety and healthcare.
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