malefeasance in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Malfeasance is the wrongful or illegal conduct, especially by a public official, that results in harm or injury.
Sample Sentences
- The court found the official guilty of malfeasance, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence.
- Her exposure of the company's malfeasance led to a major overhaul of its management practices.
- Malfeasance in office can severely undermine public trust in governmental institutions.
- The investigation revealed instances of malfeasance that shocked the entire community.
- Executives were held accountable for their malfeasance, which caused significant financial losses.