malfeasance

MEANING : Intentional conduct that is wrongful or unlawful, especially by officials or public employees.

SYNONYMS : misconduct, misbehavior

ANTONYMS : innocence, blamelessness

SENTENCES :

 This would occur whenever the public is made aware of official malfeasance or incompetence.

 Its greatest concern has been unrest in rural areas brought on by official malfeasance and land disputes.

 Issues of due care, failures of diligence and malfeasance have been raised.