Malversation
Defined in 7 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889), Bouvier (1839)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In French law. This word is applied to all punishable faults committed in the exercise of an office, such as corruptions, exactions, extortions, and larceny. Merlin, Repert.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In French Law. This word is applied to all punishable faults committed in the exercise of an office, such as corruptions, exactions, extortions, and larceny. Merlin, Rupert.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In French law. This word is applied to all grave and punishable faulls committed in the exercise of a charge or commission, (office,) such as cor. ruption, exaction, concussion, larceny. Merl, Repert.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
Any punishable fault committed in the exercise of an office. Originally, a term in French law.'
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
French law. This word is applied to all punishable faults committed in the exercise of an office, such as corruption, exactions, extortions, and larceny. Merl. Répert. h. t.