noun
- corrupt behavior in a position of trust, especially the misuse of public funds or office
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The mayor was charged with malversation after investigators discovered missing city funds.
- The audit revealed widespread malversation within the department.
- His malversation of public resources led to his immediate dismissal.
- The committee was formed to investigate allegations of malversation.
- Years of malversation had weakened the institution’s financial stability.
- The prosecutor presented evidence of systematic malversation by the official.