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malversation

/ˈmælvərˌseɪʃən/

Other forms: malversations

Definitions of malversation
  1. noun
    misconduct in public office
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    type of:
    actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct
    activity that transgresses moral or civil law
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