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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In an interview with the BBC she blamed that on "maladministration and malfeasance within Alexkor".

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2025

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

A government spokesperson told the BBC on Sunday it accepted the ombudsman's finding of maladministration and had apologised for the 28-month delay in writing to 1950s-born women.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025

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

From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2024

And a maladministration, which was made no better by frequent changes in its personnel, regarded borrowing as the only cure for the creeping sickness in the State finances.

From Royal Highness by Thomas Mann

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