malversation

[ mal-ver-sey-shuh n ]
/ ˌmæl vərˈseɪ ʃən /
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noun Chiefly Law.

improper or corrupt behavior in office, especially in public office.

Origin of malversation

1540–50; < Middle French, equivalent to malvers(er) to embezzle (< Latin male versārī to behave badly, equivalent to male badly (see mal-) + versārī to behave, conduct oneself, passive (in middle sense) of versāre to turn; see versatile) + -ation -ation

Words nearby malversation

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Words related to malversation

malfeasance, misbehavior, impropriety, immorality, wrongdoing, misdemeanor, dereliction, malpractice, mischief, offense, transgression, mismanagement, naughtiness, evil, rudeness, delinquency

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British Dictionary definitions for malversation

malversation
/ (ˌmælvɜːˈseɪʃən) /

noun

rare professional or public misconduct

Word Origin for malversation

C16: from French, from malverser to behave badly, from Latin male versārī