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Recent Examples of misfeasance
The General Investigating Committee is made up of five lawmakers who can look into complaints of misconduct, malfeasance, misfeasance, abuse of office, incompetency and workplace conduct.
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Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023
That's not misfeasance.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022
These hearings will likely uncover more misfeasance in the crypto space.
—Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
In 2004, Antonacci represented then-Republican Gov. Jeb Bush in presenting the case in the Senate proceedings over Bush’s removal of then-Broward Supervisor of Elections Miriam Oliphant for neglect of duty, incompetence and misfeasance.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2022
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Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023
That's not misfeasance.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022
These hearings will likely uncover more misfeasance in the crypto space.
—Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
In 2004, Antonacci represented then-Republican Gov. Jeb Bush in presenting the case in the Senate proceedings over Bush’s removal of then-Broward Supervisor of Elections Miriam Oliphant for neglect of duty, incompetence and misfeasance.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfeasance
Noun
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Because an employee is not eligible for unemployment benefits if the person was fired for misconduct, Wisconsin doesn’t want to have to decide the legitimacy of a firing that was based on matters of religious faith and doctrine.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Critics have accused deputy cliques of engaging in brawls and other misconduct.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The man is also facing three misdemeanors for harassment of a police canine, resisting arrest and violating a domestic violence protection order.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
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Adults who are under the legal drinking age can be charged with a class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $200 fine.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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Napster was quickly sued out of existence for copyright infringement and racketeering.—
Sarah Montana,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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This week, the authority concluded its investigation without establishing any infringement, according to Dior.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Consequences: Recognize and reward positive behaviors and address violations through appropriate accountability measures.—
Stephen M. Paskoff,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Misfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasance. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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