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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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