malfeasance

noun
UK: /mælˈfiː.zəns/
US: /mælˈfiː.zəns/

  1. Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

    1. The mayor was accused of malfeasance and corruption.
    2. Several cases of malfeasance within the police department were brought to light during the investigation.

  2. An act by a public official that is illegal or conflicts with official duties.

    1. His malfeasance led to his removal from office.
    2. The auditor uncovered evidence of malfeasance in the company's financial records.

Synonyms

wrongdoing misconduct corruption dishonesty impropriety fraudulence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "malfeasance" in English means: Wrongdoing, especially by a public official., An act by a public official that is illegal or conflicts with official duties..

The phonetic transcription of "malfeasance" is /mælˈfiː.zəns/ in British English and /mælˈfiː.zəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "malfeasance": wrongdoing, misconduct, corruption, dishonesty, impropriety, fraudulence.

Example usage of "malfeasance": "The mayor was accused of malfeasance and corruption.". More examples on the page.