Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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misfeasance

, n. 1. A lawful act performed in a wrongful manner. 2. More broadly, a transgression or trespass; MALFEASANCE. - misfeasant, adj. - misfeasor, n. CE NONFEASANCE.

misfeasance in public office

The tort of excessive or malicious or negligent exercise of statutory powers by a public officer. - Also termed malfeasance.