English Explanatory Dictionary

malversation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. corrupt behaviour, illegitimate activity, especially by someone in authority

Pronunciation

/mælvəˈseɪʃən/

Word forms

malversation malversations

Etymology

From French malversation, from malverser, from Latin male versari (“behave badly”). Compare Spanish malversación (“embezzlement”).

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