maladministration

/ ˌmælədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən /

noun

bad, inefficient, or dishonest management of the affairs of an organization, such as a business or institution

Strong measures deemed indispensable, but harsh at best, such men make worse by maladministration.

It has been the source of perpetual misapprehension, misconception, maladministration, personal and ethical.

Healthy and vigorous races do not decline in consequence of unjust laws or maladministration.

I protest against the continued refusal of my fire to burn up, for which Government maladministration is responsible.

They next unfolded a long list of grievances, which showed the disordered condition and the maladministration of the country.

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