Definition of MISFEASANCE

misfeasance

Plural: misfeasances

Noun

  • doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner
  • An actual or alleged wrong that arises from an action; often, the wrongful use of legal authority.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French mesfaisance.

Scrabble Score: 18

misfeasance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
misfeasance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
misfeasance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

misfeasance: valid Words With Friends Word