official misconduct

A public officer’s corrupt violation of assigned duties by malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance.

— Also termed misconduct in office; misbehavior in office; malconduct in office; misdemeanor in office; corruption in office; official corruption; political corruption. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 121. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 329–334.]

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资深译员陈鹏，毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与全球贸易及投资相关的法律文件。