MALVERSATIONS

Noun

malversations

plural of malversation

Source: Wiktionary


MALVERSATION

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



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