Malfeasance in office
Legal term for abuse of the power of an office
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Malfeasance in office is any unlawful conduct that is often grounds for a just cause removal of an elected official by statute or recall election, or even additionally a crime. Malfeasance in office contrasts with "misfeasance in office", which is the commission of a lawful act, done in an official capacity, that improperly causes harm; and "nonfeasance in office", which is the failure to perform an official duty.
An exact definition of malfeasance in office is difficult: many highly regarded secondary sources (such as books and commentaries) compete over its established elements based on reported cases.
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🇺🇸 N.Y.P.D. Officer Is Charged With Assault and Misconduct Over 2 Episodes
Police Officer Quran McPhatter slapped a handcuffed prisoner and threatened a man who complained about the officer’s driving, prosecutors said....
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🇺🇸 Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former US ambassador and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office....
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- 👤 Metropolitan Police (1 shared articles)
- 👤 Peter Mandelson (1 shared articles)