maladministration
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mal·ad·min·is·tra·tion

noun \ˌma-ləd-ˌmi-nə-ˈstrā-shən\

Definition of MALADMINISTRATION

1
: corrupt or incompetent administration (as of a public office)
2
: incorrect administration (as of a drug)
mal·ad·min·is·ter \-ˈmi-nə-stər\ transitive verb

First Known Use of MALADMINISTRATION

1644

mal·ad·min·is·tra·tion

noun \ˌmal-əd-ˌmin-ə-ˈstrā-shən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MALADMINISTRATION

: incorrect administration (as of a drug)

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