maladministration

noun mal·ad·min·is·tra·tion \ˌma-ləd-ˌmi-nə-ˈstrā-shən\

Definition of MALADMINISTRATION

: corrupt or incompetent administration (as of a public office)

: incorrect administration (as of a drug)

— mal·ad·min·is·ter \-ˈmi-nə-stər\ transitive verb

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Medical Dictionary

noun mal·ad·min·is·tra·tion \ˌmal-əd-ˌmin-ə-ˈstrā-shən\

: incorrect administration (as of a drug)

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