Thursday, September 2, 2010

Definitions

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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