malfeasance
/ˌmæɫˈfizəns/
wrongdoing, especially by a public official
malfeasance in a sentence
“The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.”
Origin of malfeasance
French malfaisance from mal (bad) + faire (to do), from Latin facere
Related Words
deontology
the study of the nature of duty and obligation
virtue ethics
a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character
virtuous
having or showing high moral standards
righteous
morally right or justifiable
scrupulous
diligent, thorough, and attentive to accuracy and ethics
conscientious
wishing to do what is right; thorough and careful