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1. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › malversationMALVERSATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Rare professional or public misconduct.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › malversationMalversation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MALVERSATION is misbehavior and especially corruption in an office, trust, or commission. Did you know?

3. www.wordreference.com › definition › malversationmalversation - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   malversation / ˌmælvɜːˈseɪʃən / n. rare professional or public misconduct; Etymology: 16 th Century: from French, from malverser to behave badly, from Latin male versārī

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   Define malversation. malversation synonyms, malversation pronunciation, malversation translation, English dictionary definition of malversation. n. Misconduct in public office.

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   5 days ago · DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘malversation'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › malversation_nmalversation, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun malversation, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   What does malversation mean?

   • Pick the best words! The meaning of MALVERSATION is misbehavior and especially corruption in an office, trust, or commission. Did you know?

   Malversation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Is malversation a bad word?

   • The form mal- is often a bad sign in a word, and malversation is no exception. In Middle French, mal- (meaning "bad," from the Latin word for "bad," malus) teamed up with verser ("to turn, handle," from the Latin verb vertere, "to turn ") to create malverser, a verb meaning "to be corrupt."

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   What is a French noun for malversation?

   • This in turn led to the French noun malversation, which was adopted by English speakers in the mid-16th century. Some other mal- words that entered English from Middle French are maladroit ("inept"), malcontent ("discontented"), and maltreat ("to treat badly").

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   What is malversation in public office?

   • Malversation is a misconduct in public office. It is a form of corruption, which misuses funds appropriated for certain public purpose. Malversation, as a term, may coincide with other criminal terms, such as embezzlement or abuse of office. It is larceny of public funds and a betrayal of public trust.

   What Is Malversation? | How Is It Committed? - RALB Law

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   What does malverser mean in French?

   • In Middle French, mal- (meaning "bad," from the Latin word for "bad," malus) teamed up with verser ("to turn, handle," from the Latin verb vertere, "to turn ") to create malverser, a verb meaning "to be corrupt." This in turn led to the French noun malversation, which was adopted by English speakers in the mid-16th century.

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   Is malversation a crime?

   • Malversation, as a term, may coincide with other criminal terms, such as embezzlement or abuse of office. It is larceny of public funds and a betrayal of public trust. The public should always be aware where the money of the government goes.

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8. www.yourdictionary.com › malversationMalversation Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Corrupt behaviour, illegitimate activity, especially by someone in authority. From French malversation, from malverser, from Latin male versari ("behave badly").