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Word: Malversation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from French, from malverser, from Latin male ‘badly’ + versari ‘behave’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌmalvəˈseɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
corrupt behaviour in a position of trust, especially in public office
Short Definition:corrupt behaviour in position of trust
Examples:- a charge of malversation
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