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Misfeasance or Malfeasance.

Misfeasance refers to the improper carrying out of an act which results in harm to another. However, if it were correctly (and legally) done, it would have been lawful and proper.

Malfeasance is a related term, but is distinguished by the fact that there was an intent to cause harm by doing an act which should not be done.

Misfeasance can be careless or accidental in nature, while malfeasance is deliberate and knowing act.

The terms malfeasance and misfeasance are comprehensive terms and includes wrongful conduct that affects, interrupts, or interferes with the performance of official duty or breach of trust to another.

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