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noun
Corrupt behaviour, illegitimate activity, especially by someone in authority.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
misconduct in public office
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
History
From French malversation, from malverser, from Latin male versari (“behave badly”). Compare Spanish malversación (“embezzlement”).
