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mal·ad·min·is·ter
 maladminister
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- pronunciation:
- mae
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- Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
maladministers, maladministering, maladministered |
| definition: |
to handle or manage poorly, inefficiently, or corruptly.
The state was maladministered during the former governor's time in office.- similar words:
- misconduct
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| derivation: |
maladministration (n.) |
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