maladministration

British

/ ˌmælədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən /

noun

bad, inefficient, or dishonest management of the affairs of an organization, such as a business or institution

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Responding to complaints brought by environmental groups over the so-called "simplification" drive, the EU Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, concluded "maladministration" by the commission in a sharply critical report.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

It's going to require a real demonstration of maladministration.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

The goal is not to remove people based on maladministration.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

Under the ANC, maladministration and corruption had wreaked havoc on the local budget.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

There ensued a heartrending scene, the climax of seven centuries of evil accident, maladministration, and Irish woe.

From Irish History and the Irish Question by Smith, Goldwin

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