malfeasance

 
Pronunciation: /malˈfiːz(ə)ns/

noun

[mass noun] Law
  • wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official.

Derivatives

malfeasant

noun & adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: from Anglo-Norman French malfaisance, from mal- 'evil' + Old French faisance 'activity'. Compare with misfeasance