Comments on: Misfeasance or Malfeasance?

By: Neil

Neil — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:59:54 +0000

What does or would it take to find a union official(s) malfeasant of elected office? I am nothing short of the average factory worker but I find myself in disdain over the elected union officials of local UAW #5 lack of support concerning job placements for the skilled trades of the H2 facility from this past year. Jobs were created for all qualified H2 production employees that were to be on layoff (late 2008 thru 2009) into the AM Generals other factory facilities but nothing was created for the skilled tradesmen that have been on layoff. Just asking if anyone could give a nod on where to go to seek some sort of help on this situation.

By: Maeve

Maeve — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:57:15 +0000

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

tyler dewitt — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:01:26 +0000

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

Jeremy — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:35:12 +0000

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.