Malfeasance Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Malfeasance, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Malfeasance?

(n) Malfeasance is the act of doing something which one should not do or which one is prohibited from doing by a legal or moral obligation, with an intention to do wrong. Eg. Marking attendance without presenting in the office