malfeasance — wrongdoing, especially by a public official; conduct that is illegal or dishonest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: wrongdoing, especially by a public official; conduct that is illegal or dishonest
Pronunciation (IPA): /mælˈfiːzəns/
Korean meaning: 직권남용, 부정행위 (특히 공무원의)
Korean pronunciation: 맬-피-전스 (강세: 피)
Example Sentences
- The detective's malfeasance was exposed when he was caught selling evidence on eBay.
- The company's malfeasance included hiding toxic waste under the CEO's parking spot.
- Government malfeasance often involves misuse of public funds for personal gain.
malfeasance
NOUN//mælˈfiːzəns//
wrongdoing, especially by a public official; conduct that is illegal or dishonest
Public official's wrongdoing and corruption
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When malfeasance breaks alliance, all that remains is defiance!
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Origin
From Old French 'malfaisance,' derived from the prefix 'mal-' (bad) and 'faisance' (doing, from Latin 'facere' meaning 'to do'). The word entered English in the 17th century to describe wrongful conduct, particularly by officials in positions of authority.
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“The detective's malfeasance was exposed when he was caught selling evidence on eBay.”
“The company's malfeasance included hiding toxic waste under the CEO's parking spot.”
“Government malfeasance often involves misuse of public funds for personal gain.”
“The audit revealed years of financial malfeasance by the organization's board.”
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