What does malversation mean?
Definitions for malversation
ˌmæl vərˈseɪ ʃənmalver·sa·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
malversationnoun
misconduct in public office
Wiktionary
malversationnoun
corrupt behaviour, illegitimate activity, especially by someone in authority
Etymology: From malversation, from malverser, from male versari ("behave badly").
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Malversationnoun
Bad shifts; mean artifices; wicked and fraudulent tricks.
Etymology: French.
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malversation
Malversation is the act of committing corruption, misconduct, or improper behavior, particularly by a person in a position of power or authority, such as a public official or administrator. This could include misappropriation of funds or other forms of dishonest behavior.
Webster Dictionary
Malversationnoun
evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption, or extortion in office
Etymology: [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.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Malversation
mal-vėr-sā′shun, n. evil conduct: misbehaviour in office: corruption: extortion. [Fr.—L. male, badly, versāri, -ātus, to occupy one's self.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of malversation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of malversation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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