as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
a campaign to impeach the governor for malfeasance in office
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She’s never accused him of cheating, abuse, mistreatment, or any other malfeasance.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Pinal County audit of voting systems finds no malfeasance, despite supervisor's claims Maricopa County asks court for guidance after sending incorrect Phoenix Union ballots Why more Arizona Democrats are switching parties than Republicans President Joe Biden to visit Arizona next week.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Inconsistencies in JPMorgan’s records pertaining to Peter’s assets were not proof of malfeasance by bank employees, Kelley ruled.
—Tom Schoenberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
He was forced to testify in front of the government about his client's malfeasance.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Pinal County audit of voting systems finds no malfeasance, despite supervisor's claims Maricopa County asks court for guidance after sending incorrect Phoenix Union ballots Why more Arizona Democrats are switching parties than Republicans President Joe Biden to visit Arizona next week.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Inconsistencies in JPMorgan’s records pertaining to Peter’s assets were not proof of malfeasance by bank employees, Kelley ruled.
—Tom Schoenberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
He was forced to testify in front of the government about his client's malfeasance.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Malfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfeasance. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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