Misfeasor

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈfeɪˈeɪˈsɔɹ/

Misfeasor (noun)

  1. A person who does harm by doing a lawful act in the wrong way.
  2. A person who commits an offence or causes harm through unlawful behaviour.

Examples

  • The misfeasor caused harm through wrongdoing by act.
  • Wrongdoing by act can make a misfeasor responsible for damage.