word
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malfeasance
mal-FEE-zants
mælˈfiːzənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
malfeasance
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Dictionary meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct by a public official.
History and origin
Old French — 'malfaisance' (wrongdoing).
Examples
- The councillor was charged with malfeasance after awarding contracts to a firm linked to his family.
Common mispronunciations
mal-FEE-santsMAL-fee-zants
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