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part of speech:	noun
definition:	an illegal act or wrongdoing, esp. by a public official. The governor was charged with malfeasance after it was discovered that he'd spent public funds on a vacation home. similar words: abuse, misconduct
related words:	crime, iniquity, injury, malpractice, misconduct, offense
derivations:	malfeasant (adj.), malfeasant (n.)

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