malfeasance
/mælˈfizəns/
noun
- Wrongful or illegal behavior, especially by a public official or someone in a position of trust.
- Citizens demanded an inquiry into the police officer's malfeasance during the arrest.
- The company's CEO was charged with financial malfeasance for hiding losses from investors.
- The mayor was investigated for malfeasance after misusing city funds.
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