Define: Malfeasance in office

The meaning of “Malfeasance in office” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Malfeasance in office defined in a legal contract?

  • Malfeasance in office means an intentional act or not doing something which is related to the responsibilities of a person in an executive role. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Malfeasance in office means an illegal act committed intentionally by any public officer. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Malfeasance in office means an intentional act or not doing something which is related to the responsibilities. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Malfeasance in office means the violation of the penal code or a penal law in relation to holding a public office, or theft or improper use of public funds, or failure to carry out an official duty required by law, or being found guilty of a crime involving serious moral wrongdoing. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Malfeasance in office means an intentional act, or failure to act, related to executive responsibilities.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring executives
  • Establishing roles and responsibilities in an organization
  • When setting up conduct policies and codes of ethics within an organization
  • Formulating termination or non-compliance clauses

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Malfeasance in office means violating penal code, stealing or misusing public funds, or serious criminal activity during public service.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When dealing with public funds
  • When involving in government contracts
  • Legal and compliance documentation relating to penal code violations

Relevant Sectors

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Malfeasance in office means an intentional act, or failure to act, related to executive responsibilities.

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