misˈfēz ə n(t)s noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French mesfaisance, from mesfais- (stem of mesfaire to do wrong, from mes- mis- (I) + faire to make, do, from Latin facere ) + -ance — more at do
: a wrong action : trespass: as
a. : the performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner
b. : wrong or improper conduct in public office — compare malfeasance