MALADMINISTRATION
\mˌalɐdmˌɪnɪstɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \mˌalɐdmˌɪnɪstɹˈeɪʃən], \m_ˌa_l_ɐ_d_m_ˌɪ_n_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of MALADMINISTRATION
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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Bad management, as of public affairs.
By James Champlin Fernald
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Bad management, specially of public affairs.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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