Maladministration: meaning, definitions and examples
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maladministration
[ ˌmælədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən ]
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
Word origin
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.