Legal Definitions - maladministration

Definition: Maladministration refers to poor management or regulation, especially in an official capacity. It can also be referred to as misadministration.

Examples:

• A government agency that fails to properly oversee the safety of a product, resulting in harm to consumers, is an example of maladministration.
• A school district that mismanages its budget, leading to teacher layoffs and overcrowded classrooms, is an example of maladministration.

These examples illustrate how maladministration can have negative consequences for individuals or groups affected by the poor management or regulation. In both cases, the failure to properly carry out official duties resulted in harm to others.