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Recent Examples of misfeasance
The General Investigating Committee is made up of five lawmakers who can look into complaints of misconduct, malfeasance, misfeasance, abuse of office, incompetency and workplace conduct.
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Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023
That's not misfeasance.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022
These hearings will likely uncover more misfeasance in the crypto space.
—Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
In 2004, Antonacci represented then-Republican Gov. Jeb Bush in presenting the case in the Senate proceedings over Bush’s removal of then-Broward Supervisor of Elections Miriam Oliphant for neglect of duty, incompetence and misfeasance.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2022
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Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 12 Apr. 2023
That's not misfeasance.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022
These hearings will likely uncover more misfeasance in the crypto space.
—Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
In 2004, Antonacci represented then-Republican Gov. Jeb Bush in presenting the case in the Senate proceedings over Bush’s removal of then-Broward Supervisor of Elections Miriam Oliphant for neglect of duty, incompetence and misfeasance.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfeasance
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About an equal number of men and women have come forward to accuse Combs of misconduct, with the accusations spanning over a 20-year period, the BBC reported, citing Buzbee.Charna Flam, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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According to Pelletier, the DOJ's approach often leaves individual corporate wrongdoers untouched, even when the DOJ says there's evidence of serious misconduct.Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hours after the party ended, Kennedy, 32, was arrested at his L.A. home on a charge of misdemeanor domestic violence, police told PEOPLE.Julia Moore, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the award show airing, Wallen pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment in a courtroom on Thursday afternoon, according to Fox 17.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Judge Aileen Cannon is requiring Taylor Swift to respond to the woman suing her for copyright infringement by Thursday.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Image The New York Times Company has sued OpenAI for copyright infringement.Edmund Lee, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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For years, Austin schools had struggled to clear thousands of overdue requests from families that students get evaluated for special education services, which is a law violation.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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Four Marine League coaches decided to forfeit games rather than play Narbonne, alleging rule violations.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Misfeasance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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