Maladministration

Pronunciation: /ˈmæɫˈædˌmɪnɪstɹeɪʃən/

Maladministration (noun)

  1. Wrong or unfair handling of public services or government work, often breaking rules or using power badly.
  2. Serious mistakes in how an organization runs its work, causing harm through unfair decisions or careless procedures.

Examples

  • The report described bad public management as maladministration.
  • Bad public management can cause delays and waste money.