MALVERSATION

malversation

(noun) misconduct in public office

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

malversation (countable and uncountable, plural malversations)

corrupt behaviour, illegitimate activity, especially by someone in authority

Source: Wiktionary

Mal`ver*sa"tion, n. Etym: [F., fr. malverser to be corrupt in office, fr. L. male ill + versari to move about, to occupy one's self, vertere to turn. See Malice, and Verse.]

Definition: Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption, or extortion in office.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition