Wordnet 3.0
NOUN (1)
1.
misconduct in public office;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Malversation \Mal`ver*sa"tion\, n. [F., fr. malverser to be
corrupt in office, fr. L. male ill + versari to move about,
to occupy one's self, vertere to turn. See Malice, and
Verse.]
Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption,
or extortion in office.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
malversation
n 1: misconduct in public office
Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856):
MALVERSATION, French law. This word is applied to all punishable faults
committed in the exercise of an office, such as corruptions, exactions,
extortions and larceny. Merl. Repert. h.t.