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misfeasance

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misfeasance
[misfē′zəns]
Etymology: AS, missan, to miss; L, facere, to make
an improper performance of a lawful act, especially in a way that may cause damage or injury. Compare malfeasance, nonfeasance.

misfeasance (misfē´zens),
n the improper performance of some act that one may lawfully do.


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As part of the investigation, two police officers, one serving with Northamptonshire and the other with Bedfordshire, were arrested on suspicion of misfeasance of public duty and later released on police bail.
Ms Sumner claims the county's chief constable violated Sanderson's human rights and is guilty of assault and battery, misfeasance in public office and negligence.
The brothers claimed misfeasance in public office and negligence against the council for failing to transfer the caravan park licence to them but they failed to prove liability.
 
 
 
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