WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
mis•fea•sor
(mis fē′zər),USA pronunciation n. [Law.]
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026- Lawa person who is guilty of misfeasance.
- Anglo-French mesfesor. See misfeasance, -or2
- 1625–35
mis•fea•sance /mɪsˈfizəns/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Lawthe wrongful use of one's legal or lawful authority.
mis•fea•sance
(mis fē′zəns),USA pronunciation n. [Law.]
- Lawa wrong, actual or alleged, arising from or consisting of affirmative action.
- Lawthe wrongful performance of a normally lawful act;
the wrongful and injurious exercise of lawful authority. Cf. malfeasance, nonfeasance.
- Anglo-French mesfesance. See mis-1, feasance
- 1590–1600