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Misfeasance vs Negligence - What's the difference?

misfeasance | negligence |

As nouns the difference between misfeasance and negligence

is that misfeasance is a wrong that arises from an action the wrong can be actual or alleged this word is often used in law, relating to the wrongful use of legal authority while negligence is negligence; carelessness.

misfeasance

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A wrong that arises from an action. The wrong can be actual or alleged. This word is often used in law, relating to the wrongful use of legal authority.

    • See also

    * malfeasance * nonfeasance

    References

    Black's law dictionary. Webster's dictionary.

    negligence

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The state of being negligent.
  • (legal, singulare tantum) The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.
  • (legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.

    • Usage notes

    * The breach of a duty of care is one element of the tort of negligence, but is also called (term); one must therefore take care to clarify what is meant.

    External links

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