What does maladministration mean?
Definitions for maladministration
mal·ad·min·is·tra·tion
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maladministrationnoun
Faulty, inefficient or improper management or administration, especially by a government body.
Webster Dictionary
Maladministrationnoun
bad administration; bad management of any business, especially of public affairs
Etymology: [Mal- + administration.]
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Maladministration
Maladministration is a political term which describes the actions of a government body which can be seen as causing an injustice. The law in the United Kingdom says Ombudsman must investigate ‘maladministration’. The definition of maladministration is wide and can include: ⁕Delay ⁕Incorrect action or failure to take any action ⁕Failure to follow procedures or the law ⁕Failure to provide information ⁕Inadequate record-keeping ⁕Failure to investigate ⁕Failure to reply ⁕Misleading or inaccurate statements ⁕Inadequate liaison ⁕Inadequate consultation ⁕Broken promises
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Maladministration
mal-ad-min-is-trā′shun, n. bad management, esp. of public affairs.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of maladministration in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of maladministration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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