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Definition
Malfeasance
Wrongful conduct by a public official
Examples
The mayor was convicted of malfeasance.
Misfeasance
Doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner
Examples
Liable for misfeasance
Nonfeasance
A failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do
Examples
It was nonfeasance on their part because they were responsible
Live Twitter Feeds
What's the internet saying about malfeasance/misfeasance/nonfeasance?
@NathanHale1775: RT @hole19er: #Benghazi #IRS #tcot #p2 Is the president guilty of: malfeasance misfeasance nonfeasance high crimes msdemeanors ALL OF THE ABOVE
@hole19er: #Benghazi #IRS #tcot #p2 Is the president guilty of: malfeasance misfeasance nonfeasance high crimes msdemeanors ALL OF THE ABOVE
@tengkds: All these subordinates who gave or followed illegal orders should be charged with misfeasance, malfeasance, and nonfeasance!
@RicochetLurker: RT @lakewoodbob: @EvilEsq Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Nonfeasance are three things at which Obama Excels!
@EvilEsq: RT @lakewoodbob: @EvilEsq Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Nonfeasance are three things at which Obama Excels!
@lakewoodbob: @EvilEsq Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Nonfeasance are three things at which Obama Excels!