maladministration
maladministration — noun
1. a situation in which an organization, government department, or public service i
a situation in which an organization, government department, or public service is managed in a dishonest, careless, or unskilled way, causing problems or waste
A government report found widespread maladministration in the national health service.
collocation: widespread maladministration
Salma resigned after the investigation revealed serious maladministration of public funds.
pattern: maladministration of [funds/resources]
The committee was set up to investigate allegations of maladministration in the city's planning department.
The charity was closed down because of financial maladministration by its directors.
Leo's report accused the school board of serious maladministration spanning several years.
- mismanagement
focuses on incompetence or lack of skill, not necessarily dishonesty; more general and less formal
- negligence
emphasizes carelessness or failure to fulfil a duty rather than dishonest intent
- corruption
stronger term that implies illegal or unethical behaviour for personal gain
- good governance
especially in government or public-sector contexts
- efficient management
focuses on competence and good results in any organization
文法句型
maladministration + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This word appears most often in news reports, official inquiries, and legal documents rather than in everyday conversation. It typically describes problems in public services, government agencies, or large institutions.