maladministration
Britishnoun
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Responding to complaints brought by environmental groups over the so-called "simplification" drive, the EU Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, concluded "maladministration" by the commission in a sharply critical report.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
The goal is not to remove people based on maladministration.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024
I give examples, historically, of past presidents and I talk about whether what they've done may or may not rise to the level of maladministration.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024
The ombudsman said this amounted to "maladministration" and said there was evidence the health board had estimated there may be about 500 patients eligible for this treatment in its area.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024
The patronage of the directors was ill bestowed, and the general maladministration heightened their unpopularity.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" by Various
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