MALVERSATION

malversation (mal-v<<schwa>>r-say-sh<<schwa>>n), n. [French “ill behavior”] Official corruption; a misbehavior, esp. by someone exercising an office. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 121. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 329–334.] — malverse,vb.

[Blacks Law 8th]