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Meanings of malfeasance in office in English

Spanish
inconducta en el cargo publico
Catalan
abús de poder

Commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity.

Related terms
inconducta en el cargo publico
Synonyms
Examples for "official misconduct"
Examples for "official misconduct"
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Van Dyke faces first-degree murder, aggravated battery and official misconduct charges.
Reuters
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Some other U.S. states have similar laws barring official misconduct.
Reuters
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But the governor also highlighted the challenge at the heart of the official misconduct charges.
Reuters
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The jury found him not guilty of official misconduct.
Radio NZ
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The internet has also given the public an unusual opportunity to publicise accusations of official misconduct.
The Guardian
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Saunders said one officer was to be charged with misconduct in public office.
The Guardian
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The possible charges include manslaughter, assault and misconduct in public office.
The Guardian
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Tsang was charged with two counts of misconduct in public office in October.
Reuters
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Northern Ireland's police chief is facing an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.
The Irish Times
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The crime of misconduct in public office carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Reuters
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They are claiming damages on several grounds, including alleged breach of contract, fraud and misfeasance in public office.
The Irish Times
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Businessman Joseph Murphy jnr has brought a legal action against the planning tribunal and State claiming damages over alleged misfeasance in public office.
The Irish Times
Usage of malfeasance in office in English
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Without hesitation he found either Jimmie or his companion to be guilty of malfeasance in office.
Merton of the Movies
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Removals and Vacancies.-Provisionis made for the removal of any county officer for non-feasanceor malfeasance in office.
Studies in Civics
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To it they are responsible not only for malfeasance in office, but for matters of opinion or policy.
The Eve of the French Revolution
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She pleaded guilty on Monday to a misdemeanor charge of malfeasance in office, the Fulton County District Attorney's office said in a statement.
Reuters
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He has assumed to defy the law, he has assumed to challenge the people's Representatives to sit in judgment upon his malfeasance in office.
History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of the U...
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An Orleans Parish judge charged Johnson with malfeasance in office by tampering with records, theft and injuring public records, and set his bond at $30,000.
Reuters