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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

Its own report highlights 34 cases of "severe maladministration", where complaints were dealt with badly.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

"This is a sector that has consistently failed to comply with their statutory obligations - some of the housing providers who back the code have multiple maladministration findings to their name," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

I give examples, historically, of past presidents and I talk about whether what they've done may or may not rise to the level of maladministration.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

In 1905 de Brazza was sent out from France to investigate charges of cruelty and maladministration brought against officials of the colony, several of which proved well founded.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various

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