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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Malversant, ppl. a. [F., pres. p. of malverser Malverse v.] Breaking the trust of one's office. —1669 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. II. 626.
They will be … proceided against and censured as malversant and unworthy of trust 1680 M. P. Brown Suppl. Decis. II. 262.
Malversant in his office
