misfeasances

plural of misfeasance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misfeasances
Noun
  • An overwhelming majority of voters in November passed the measure, which reforms a pivotal 2014 law that made some low-level, nonviolent property and drug crimes, including stealing merchandise valued at less than $950, misdemeanors instead of felonies.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In accusing judges of high crimes and misdemeanors, public officials are not only portraying them as politically motivated, but also implying that the normal appeals process is broken.
    Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • If there was one, luxury brands operating there would be complicit of economic sanctions violations, if not in the letter, at least in the spirit if most purchases were indeed brought to Russia.
    Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Accountability mechanisms would have to be built in to ensure violations come at a cost.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The club is notoriously strict with its rules and is known to ban scofflaws for infractions such as running on the course or using a cellphone.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Rivera.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Misfeasances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misfeasances. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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