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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone guilty of such conduct; a malefactor.
2. 2
   one guilty of malfeasance wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to malfeasance or misconduct.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bad personcriminalcriminalcrookdeceiverdelinquent

Etymology

From malfeasance, after such pairs as assistance, assistant, or adapted from French malfaisant.

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