Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

malfeasance

noun

/mælˈfiːzəns/

Definition

The performance of a wrongful or unlawful act in a position of authority.

Examples

The mayor was accused of malfeasance after misusing city funds.
Investigators found evidence of malfeasance in the handling of public contracts.
Her malfeasance led to a scandal that shook the community.

Meaning

Malfeasance refers to an illegal act committed by a public official or someone in a position of trust, which often results in harm or injury to others.