misfeasance in public office

misfeasance in public office. The tort of excessive, malicious, or negligent exercise of statutory powers by a public officer. — Also termed malfeasance. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 116. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 249–251, 254–258.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Simon，毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译涉及金属和矿业领域的法律文件。