Corrupt behavior in public office.[From Middle French malversation, from malverser (to embezzle), from Latin maleversari (to behave badly), from male (ill) + versari (to behave), from vertere (to turn). Ultimately from Indo-European root wer- (to turn or bend) that is also the source of words such as wring, weird, writhe, worth, revert, and universe.]
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"[Ramon Magsaysay] called for inquiries into the alleged malversation of the Motor Vehicles Users Charge and the reported overpricing of the project."
Rome C. Jorge; Senator Proposes Reforms; The Manila Times (Philippines); Jul 22, 2005.
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