MALVERSATION

malversation. Malversation, n. a mean artifice or evasion, a trick

---

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.