MISFEASANCE


Meaning of MISFEASANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mis-ˈfē-z ə n(t)s ]

noun

Etymology: Middle French mesfaisance, from mesfaire to do wrong, from mes- mis- + faire to make, do, from Latin facere — more at do

Date: 1596

: trespass ; specifically : the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner

• mis·fea·sor -ˈfē-zər, -ˌzȯr noun

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