Meaning of MALVERSATION
| Pronunciation: | | `malvur'seyshun
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| | Definition: | | [n] misconduct in public office |
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| | See Also: | | actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Mal`ver*sa"tion\, n. [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}.]
Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption,
or extortion in office.
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