misfeasance
Definition
Improper, negligent, or unlawful execution of an essentially lawful act, or a transgression or trespass such as misuse of authority by a firm's director or officer. In comparison, a wrongful or unlawful act, especially by a public official, is malfeasance; and a failure to perform an act required by law, or failure to carry out an obligation, is nonfeasance.
misfeasance is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
misfeasance appears in the definitions of the following terms: nonfeasance, malfeasance and disqualification order
misfeasance appears in these other term: misfeasance proceedings
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