malversation

English

/mælvəˈseɪʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • corrupt behaviour, illegitimate activity, especially by someone in authority

Etymology

Derived from French malversation derived from Latin male (badly, wrongly).

Origin

Latin

male

Gloss

badly, wrongly

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