Terms describing wrongful conduct by public officials:
Nonfeasance - failure to act that results in harm; occurs when someone owes a duty of care that they fail to adequately perform
Misfeasance - failure to perform duties properly; unintentional wrongdoing through mistake or negligence
Malfeasance - intentional wrongdoing; involves dishonesty, illegality or knowingly exceeding authority
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