malversation

A noun referring to corrupt or dishonest behavior, especially by a person in a position of public trust or authority.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que denota la conducta corrupta o deshonesta, especialmente por parte de quien ocupa un cargo de confianza o autoridad pública, incluyendo el uso indebido de fondos o el abuso de poder.

1. Misconduct in public office C2 formal

   Corrupt or dishonest behavior by a person holding a public office, especially involving misuse of funds or resources.

   • The official was investigated for malversation of public funds.
   • Allegations of malversation led to the mayor's resignation.
   • The audit uncovered evidence of malversation within the department.

   🇪🇸Malversación en la función pública

   Sinónimos: corruptiondefalcationembezzlementfraudgraftmisappropriationmisconductpeculation

   Antónimos: honestyintegrityprobityrectitude