malversation

mal·ver·sa·tion  (mlvr-sshn)

n.

Misconduct in public office.

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[French, from malverser, to misbehave, from Old French, from Latin male versr : male, badly; see mel-³ in Indo-European roots + versr, to behave; see wer-² in Indo-European roots.]

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malversation

Noun

Rare professional or public misconduct [French malverser to behave badly]

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malversation

fraudulent behavior, extortion, or corruption by a person who holds public office or a position of trust.

See also: Crime

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

malversation - misconduct in public office actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"