malversation
improper or corrupt behavior in office, especially in public office.
Origin of malversation
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How to use malversation in a sentence
Tories and malecontent Whigs, elated by the hope that Montague might be convicted of malversation, eagerly called for inquiry.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayWe think it a marvellous act of malversation in a trustee, to benefit himself unjustly out of the funds entrusted to his care.
The Claims of Labour | Arthur HelpsAnother example of British malversation in China, and a further instance of persecution of the Ti-pings!
Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh | Lin-LeTo the crime of being Potts the wretched Colonel had now added malversation of a trust fund.
The Boss of Little Arcady | Harry Leon WilsonBy the latter device, are we not assured against malversation of the funds?
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) | John Morley
British Dictionary definitions for malversation
/ (ˌmælvɜːˈseɪʃən) /
rare professional or public misconduct
Origin of malversation
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