malfeasances

noun

plural of malfeasance
as in wrongdoings
improper or illegal behavior a campaign to impeach the governor for malfeasance in office

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  1. wrongdoings
  2. misconducts
  3. crimes
Noun
  • In addition to families reflecting on their experiences as patients, numerous NUH staff members detailed wrongdoings by the healthcare system.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • But despite Clark’s wrongdoings on and off the course, the decorum of being a golf patron, especially at a major championship, is paramount.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of wrongdoings
Noun
  • The game featured several scrums after the whistle, a spirited fight between Montreal’s Josh Anderson and Tampa Bay’s Declan Carlile, and seven 10-minute misconducts — culminating in 126 penalty minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The chaotic matchup saw referees call 65 penalties for 312 minutes, including 13 game misconducts.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of misconducts
Noun
  • The center says identity crimes have shifted from isolated events into more layered cases that can spread across multiple accounts and institutions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
    — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of crimes
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