as in misconduct
improper or illegal behavior
a campaign to impeach the governor for malfeasance in office
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Recent Examples of malfeasance
Jail maintenance worker, Sterling Williams, 33, was charged with being a principal to simple escape and malfeasance in office.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill shared in a statement that Sterling Williams, 33, had been arrested and charged with 10 counts of principal to simple escape and malfeasance in office.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Sterling Williams, 33, is charged with 10 counts of principal to simple escape and one count of malfeasance in office, according to a press release from Murrill's office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
The measure expands the crime of malfeasance in office, which is punishable with up to 10 years in jail.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill shared in a statement that Sterling Williams, 33, had been arrested and charged with 10 counts of principal to simple escape and malfeasance in office.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
Sterling Williams, 33, is charged with 10 counts of principal to simple escape and one count of malfeasance in office, according to a press release from Murrill's office.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
The measure expands the crime of malfeasance in office, which is punishable with up to 10 years in jail.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malfeasance
Noun
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Was anyone arrested in the Mesa park ranger misconduct case?—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The series in question was filmed last year, before the misconduct allegations against Wallace and Torode came to light.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Rozier has not been charged or been accused of wrongdoing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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Rozier hasn’t yet been charged with a crime or accused of wrongdoing.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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“Malfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfeasance. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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