How is the word prévarication translated from French to English

English translation
malfeasance
noun

Actes illégaux ou malhonnêtes commis par un responsable public.

Illegal or dishonest acts by an official.

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  • Le maire a été accusé de prévarication. — The mayor was accused of malfeasance.

  • La prévarication des élus coûte des millions à la ville. — Malfeasance in office costs the city millions.

  • L'audit n'a relevé aucune prévarication. — The audit found no malfeasance at all.

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