Comments on: Misfeasance or Malfeasance? http://www.dailywritingtips.com/misfeasance-or-malfeasance/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:10 -0600 hourly 1 By: Maeve http://www.dailywritingtips.com/misfeasance-or-malfeasance/comment-page-1/#comment-15967 Maeve Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:57:15 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/misfeasance-or-malfeasance/#comment-15967 tyler, I'd reserve the word for people who betray the public trust. "Malfeasance" is a noun. The adjective would be "malfeasant." tyler,
I’d reserve the word for people who betray the public trust.

“Malfeasance” is a noun. The adjective would be “malfeasant.”

]]> By: tyler dewitt http://www.dailywritingtips.com/misfeasance-or-malfeasance/comment-page-1/#comment-15936 tyler dewitt Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:01:26 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/misfeasance-or-malfeasance/#comment-15936 Should that word only be used in a public office (malfeasance) or could it be used anywhere for example instead of telling somebody that was wrong could I just say that was very malfeasance of you? Should that word only be used in a public office (malfeasance) or could it be used anywhere for example instead of telling somebody that was wrong could I just say that was very malfeasance of you?

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.dailywritingtips.com/misfeasance-or-malfeasance/comment-page-1/#comment-15838 Jeremy Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:35:12 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/misfeasance-or-malfeasance/#comment-15838 For a website dedicated to correct writing, I was surprised to read you refer to James Oberstar as "Mr. Oberstar" shortly after describing his role in Congress. Similar to someone who has gone through medical school or seminary, members of high offices in government should be referred to as such. Senators should be called, "Sen. Blahblah." Likewise, "Mr. Oberstar" should have been written as "Congressman Oberstar" or "Rep. Oberstar." Thanks for all you are doing. This is a great blog. For a website dedicated to correct writing, I was surprised to read you refer to James Oberstar as “Mr. Oberstar” shortly after describing his role in Congress. Similar to someone who has gone through medical school or seminary, members of high offices in government should be referred to as such. Senators should be called, “Sen. Blahblah.” Likewise, “Mr. Oberstar” should have been written as “Congressman Oberstar” or “Rep. Oberstar.”
Thanks for all you are doing. This is a great blog.

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