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
For one country to blindly follow the interests of another is foolish at best and malfeasance at worst.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Claims of voter fraud or election malfeasance are often accompanied by alleged photo evidence.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
An audit of Pinal County's voting systems found no evidence of malfeasance, despite his claims.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
In cases of divided government, the legislature and executive oversee one another, raising a public alarm at any sign of malfeasance.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Claims of voter fraud or election malfeasance are often accompanied by alleged photo evidence.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
An audit of Pinal County's voting systems found no evidence of malfeasance, despite his claims.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
In cases of divided government, the legislature and executive oversee one another, raising a public alarm at any sign of malfeasance.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Malfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malfeasance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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