Malfeasance
[mal-FEE-zens]
Hint 1.
The Latin verb mal means "bad."
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Malfeasance was rampant on Wall Street in the 1980’s, when many firms were involved in bond lending, financial fraud, or insider trading, amongst other underhanded dealings.”
What is the best definition of malfeasance?
A.
The process of sneakily evading the truth
B.
Putting in a great deal of effort
C.
A group working together on a shared goal
D.
Intentional wrongdoing or misconduct
Hint 1.
The Latin verb mal means "bad."
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Malfeasance was rampant on Wall Street in the 1980’s, when many firms were involved in bond lending, financial fraud, or insider trading, amongst other underhanded dealings.”
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