maladministration
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
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