Maladministration: meaning, definitions and examples

🏛️
Add to dictionary

maladministration

 

[ ˌmælədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

Incompetent or dishonest management, especially in public administration.

Synonyms

corruption, inefficiency, mismanagement

Examples of usage

  • The scandal revealed widespread maladministration within the government.
  • Many citizens were outraged by the level of maladministration in the public sector.
  • The country suffered from years of maladministration, leading to economic decline.
  • Maladministration can result in a lack of trust in government institutions.
  • Efforts to address maladministration have been met with mixed success.

Translations

Translations of the word "maladministration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 má administração

🇮🇳 कुप्रशासन

🇩🇪 Misswirtschaft

🇮🇩 salah kelola

🇺🇦 погане управління

🇵🇱 zła administracja

🇯🇵 不正管理

🇫🇷 mauvaise administration

🇪🇸 mala administración

🇹🇷 kötü yönetim

🇰🇷 잘못된 관리

🇸🇦 سوء الإدارة

🇨🇿 špatná správa

🇸🇰 zlá správa

🇨🇳 管理不善

🇸🇮 slaba uprava

🇮🇸 slæm stjórn

🇰🇿 нашар басқару

🇬🇪 ცუდი ადმინისტრაცია

🇦🇿 pis idarəetmə

🇲🇽 mala administración

Etymology

The word 'maladministration' originated in the mid-17th century, combining 'mal-' (bad) and 'administration'. It has been used to describe instances of poor or corrupt management, particularly in governmental contexts. The concept of maladministration has been a concern throughout history, as it can lead to various negative consequences for societies and individuals.

See also: misadministration.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,563, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.