malversation
/ˌmælvərˈseɪʃən/
noun
- Corrupt or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in a position of trust, such as embezzlement or misuse of funds.
- The accountant's malversation was discovered during a routine audit.
- Malversation by public officials undermines trust in the government.
- The mayor was investigated for malversation after money went missing from the city budget.
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