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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
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About an equal number of men and women have come forward to accuse Combs of misconduct, with the accusations spanning over a 20-year period, the BBC reported, citing Buzbee.Charna Flam, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Durham prosecutor who championed Mangum's case was disbarred for lying and misconduct.CBS News, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the award show airing, Wallen pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment in a courtroom on Thursday afternoon, according to Fox 17.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wallen appeared on Thursday in Davidson County Criminal Court alongside his attorney, pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those who wish to participate will be able to create and own their own digital likenesses, which the agency believes will help protect those clients against copyright infringement and allow talent to make more money.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Collectors are now, apparently, willing to pay a premium for the rights to an idea, however easily that idea can be replicated in ways that skirt the line of copyright or design patent infringement.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For years, Austin schools had struggled to clear thousands of overdue requests from families that students get evaluated for special education services, which is a law violation.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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Four Marine League coaches decided to forfeit games rather than play Narbonne, alleging rule violations.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Misfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasance. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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