lawful authority

The former first minster has sued the government for misfeasance – a civil law term that means the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.

The panel held two public meetings in April during which Bowden-Lewis denied 16 misconduct allegations and accused the panel of interfering with her lawful authority to run the office.

Last month, Mr Salmond launched a fresh legal case alleging misfeasance - the wrongful exercise of lawful authority - by civil servants involved in handling harassment complaints against him.

Last week, he lodged a Court of Session petition alleging misfeasance - the wrongful exercise of lawful authority - by civil servants.

Now, he says he is suing for misfeasance - which means the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.