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Etymology of the English word misfeasance

the English word misfeasance
derived from the Old French word mesfaisance
derived from the Old French word mesfaire

Date

The earliest known usage of misfeasance in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

nonfeasance

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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