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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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