Perversion or destruction of integrity in the discharge of public duties by bribery or favour; the use or existence of corrupt practices, esp. in a…

Misconduct; corrupt practice, abuse. Obsolete.

Corrupt behaviour in a commission, office, employment, or position of trust; an instance of this.

Faulty administration; inefficient or improper management of (esp. public) affairs; an instance of this.

Bad or improper management or administration.

Unacceptable conduct; esp. improper or dishonest administration of an office, business, etc. Cf. maladministration, n.