MALVERSATION


Meaning of MALVERSATION in English

[ ˌmalvə'seɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun formal corrupt behaviour by a person in public office or a position of trust.

Origin

C16: from Fr., from malverser , from L. male 'badly' + versari 'behave'.

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