misfeasance

• Termo jurídico que designa o desempenho inadequado ou irregular de um ato lícito, causando dano ou prejuízo a outra parte.

A legal term referring to the improper performance of a lawful act, resulting in harm or injury to another party.

1. Improper performance of a lawful actC2formallegal

   The wrongful or injurious performance of a lawful act, often in a legal or official context.

   Má execução de ato lícito

   • The officer was charged with misfeasance for mishandling the evidence.
   • Misfeasance occurs when a public official performs a duty incorrectly, causing harm.
   • The court found evidence of misfeasance in the way the contract was executed.

   Sinônimosbreach of dutyderelictionmalpracticemisbehaviormisconductmismanagementnegligencewrongdoing