malversation

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malversation - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Malversation \Mal`ver*sa"tion\, n. [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.]
     Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption,
     or extortion in office.
     [1913 Webster]

malversation - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  malversation
      n 1: misconduct in public office

malversation - Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) :

  MALVERSATION, French law. This word is applied to all punishable faults 
  committed in the exercise of an office, such as corruptions, exactions, 
  extortions and larceny. Merl. Repert. h.t.