Misadministration
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈædˌmɪnɪstɹeɪʃən/
Misadministration (noun)
- Wrong or careless handling of public services or government work, causing unfair results or poor outcomes.
- Bad management of an organization’s tasks, rules, or procedures, leading to mistakes or harm.
Examples
- The report described misadministration that wasted public funds.
- Misadministration can damage trust when services fail repeatedly.