3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Malversation \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. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: malversation n : misconduct in public office From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]: MALVERSATION, French law. This word is applied to all punishable faults committed in the exercise of an office, such as corruptions, exactions, extortions and larceny. Merl. Repert. h.t.
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