Definition for Misfeasance:

• mis-f[= e]z'ans, n. ( law) a wrong done, as distinguished from Nonfeasance, which means a mere omission: the doing of a lawful act in a wrongful manner, as distinguished from Malfeasance, which means the doing of an act which is positively unlawful.-- ns. MISFEAS'ANT, MISFEAS'OR, one who commits a misfeasance. [ O. Fr., mes-, wrong, faisance-- faire-- L. fac[) e]re, to do.]

Synonyms for Misfeasance:

• n.

  •act (noun)
  • misfeasance.

• Other synonyms:

  •n.
  • misconduct,
  • wrongdoing,
  • wrongful conduct,
  • actus reus.

Paraphrases for Misfeasance:

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    misconduct, malpractice.

Homophones for Misfeasance:

• monkey business, mischievousness.

Hyponym for Misfeasance:

• n.

  • act
    wrongdoing, misconduct, actus reus, wrongful conduct.