| 单词 | malversation |
| 例句 | The second charge was more serious, amounting to an accusation of malversation in the funds of his regiment. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z Jefferson said removals "must be as few as possible, done gradually, and bottomed on some malversation or inherent disqualification." Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z He accumulated wealth by the basest arts of fraud and corruption; but his malversations were so notorious that George was compelled to escape from the pursuit of his enemies.... The Gentle Reader 2012-02-15T03:00:37.463Z The magistracy had been acquiring more and more the character of an oligarchy; all power was practically in the hands of a few closely-related families; and the gravest peculation and malversation took place without hindrance. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" 2011-10-22T02:00:29.487Z Such a vile cause cannot be maintained without having recourse to falsehood, and the cowardly concealment of conscious malversation. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:34.837Z Two years later we find the inhabitants complaining to the king that the new scheme was working very badly, and giving rise to serious "abuses and malversations." Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z On the 12th of January 1794 he was arrested by order of the committee of public safety on a charge of malversation and forgery in connexion with the affairs of the Compagnie des Indes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z After what we have stated respecting the venality of the administrative departments, it is easy to conceive the malversations that must abound in the naval arsenals. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z Several days later Floyd was indicted for malversation in office, but the indictment was overruled on technical grounds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z The next oration is occupied with the malversations of Verres concerning grain, and the new ordinances, by which he had contrived to put the whole corps of the island at the disposal of his officers. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z After guarding thus, as they conceived, against malversation, but in effect rather protecting their posterity than themselves, the commons prolonged the last imposition on wool and leather for another year. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 The disturbances in Khorasan were caused by the malversations of the governor of that province, Ali b. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" He, in the latter part of May, entertained no suspicion of any malversation in office on the part of the late treasurer, although he was aware that such suspicions prevailed much among the people. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia He was a profligate Roman, who had been guilty of malversation in office and hoped by his new alliance to return to power. Women of Early Christianity Against this state of things the crafts rebelled, alleging mismanagement, malversation and the withholding of justice. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" His Bermuda deputy was guilty of malversation so considerable that Moore could not meet the debt, and he had to go abroad. A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) He was charged with being responsible for the discredit of the assignats, and even accused of malversations. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" Of direct malversation, or actual sordid dishonesty, there was, thanks probably to a vigorous opposition, far less than might have been expected. British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 With this despatch there came also to Florian, as commandant, a warrant to arrest Cazeneau, the late commandant, on certain charges of fraud, peculation, and malversation in office, under the late ministry. The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia Morally, the forgery of a signature, especially if it be to bring about a diminution of cash in a well-filled pocket, is a mere peccadillo compared with the malversation of a young girl's life. When Ghost Meets Ghost Vaudreuil wrote earnestly to the Court to have Montcalm recalled; while Montcalm, who was not blind to the malversations of Bigot and his clique, made this matter the burden of some of his official letters. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France We think it a marvellous act of malversation in a trustee, to benefit himself unjustly out of the funds entrusted to his care. The Claims of Labour an essay on the duties of the employers to the employed He was not however successful, and was recalled; and subsequently prosecuted by Servilius for bribery and malversation, convicted and banished. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero Dolabella, the new son-in-law, had taken upon himself, for some reason as to which it can hardly be worth our while to inquire, to accuse Appius of malversation in his province. The Life of Cicero Volume II. This business being settled, Mr. Cuvillier presented to the House articles of impeachment against Mr. Foucher, a Judge of the King's Bench, at Montreal, for malversation, corrupt practices, and injustice. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 The charges of professional malversation he pronounced too absurd for notice; that the practice was not only allowable but often imperative. The History of Tasmania, Volume I They proved to be apt scholars, and quickly caught the tricks of demagogism, bribery, corruption, and malversation of the public funds. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) He did not even shrink from defending, from considerations of political convenience, the malversations of a colleague. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 7: W.R. Greg: A Sketch By the latter device, are we not assured against malversation of the funds? Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Turgot He was charged with having applied the public funds to his own use, and with having falsified entries in his books in order to cover up his malversations. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion A case came up lately in an English court of justice, in which a certain duke prosecuted his butler for malversation in his charge. The Parables of Our Lord Six weeks later Alderman Fowke was committed to Fleet Prison by the committee for accompts of the kingdom, presumably on a charge of malversation. London and the Kingdom - Volume II However, the powers of darkness have one less line of defense to shelter them and their work of malversation in these commonwealths than in the constitutional monarchies. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation The laws against corruption, extortion, or malversation, shall apply, according to the legal forms, to all the subjects of my empire, whatever may be their class and the nature of their duties. History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume II. No less than three city aldermen were charged with malversation. London and the Kingdom - Volume I There still remains, unobserved upon, an instance of his malversation, wholly new in its kind, to which I will venture to desire your Lordships very seriously to turn your attention. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12) Finally, when he found it prudent to leave the country for a while, his son carried the business to a height by bringing a formal charge against Claverhouse of extortion and malversation. Claverhouse If one finds malversation of justice among those in a high grade, should not the punishment be exemplary? Sunrise He lacks money for the most pressing needs, it is necessary to turn to great financiers, who have an established credit, and he must at the same time connive at their malversations. Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil The object is, to augment their estate, and intimidate the Government and its officers by gangs of ruffians, whom they can maintain only by plunder and malversation. A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II Here is a sum of money to be accounted for, in which there is a gross malversation directly charged as to these particulars, in Mr. Hastings's opinion. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12) Yet every attempt of his enemies to convict him of extortion or malversation broke signally down. Claverhouse They must be as few as possible, done gradually, and bottomed on some malversation or inherent disqualification. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 They understood that she exerted all her influence to prevent wastefulness, the malversation of public moneys, and in general all outlays for pleasures either in the state or the imperial family. The Women of the Caesars Baubie forgot in her flush of triumphant recollection that there had always been somebody to take the two shillings from her, and beat her and accuse her of malversation and embezzlement into the bargain. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVI., December, 1880. He charged him with several grievous acts of malversation in office, with abuses of a public trust of a great and heinous nature. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) Claverhouse is accused of oppression by excessive fines and illegal quartering of troops, of malversation, and so forth; but of taking man's life unlawfully there is no single word. Claverhouse In these, therefore, no removals took place but for malversation. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 We know that Agrippina sought to prevent as far as possible the malversations of public funds by which the powerful freedmen of Claudius had been enriching themselves. The Women of the Caesars Schmalz was thrown into gaol under pretence of some malversation; but had the good fortune to make his escape, and took refuge in Germany, entering into the service of the Emperor. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works Having ascertained all the affairs in respect of that kingdom, and having learnt that all the officers appointed by the king were guilty of malversation, the sage, with his crow, came to see the king. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Thus their malversations in office are supported, instead of being checked by the Company. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) There was malversation in the admiralties and in the military administration. History of Holland In the earlier period the ground on which charges were usually brought was malversation; in the time of the empire they were also frequently brought under the above-mentioned law de majestate. The Women of the Caesars When the Tories came in, they at once set about redeeming their pledges to inquire into the malversation of their predecessors. Daniel Defoe Seventeen of them, including six chevaliers of St. Louis and eight commandants of forts, were afterwards arraigned for fraud and malversation, though some of the number were acquitted. Montcalm and Wolfe Their proceedings were, in that bill, directed to be of such a nature as easily to subject them to the strictest revision of both, in case of any malversation. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) The malversations of public functionaries are tolerated so long as they do not directly touch the higher powers. The Roman Question He was accused of malversation in his proconsulship of Asia, B.C. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II And the said Mahomed Reza Khân did continue to execute the same without any complaint whatsoever of malversation or negligence, in any manner or degree, in his said office. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) By instructions from the viceroy, Abdela was appointed Bendara, or governor, of the natives, which office had till then been enjoyed by Ninachetu, who was now displaced on account of some miscarriage or malversation. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time He restored to their position two clerks who had been suspended for malversation, and against whom proceedings were then pending. Burke They attempted to prevent smuggling by increasing the duties, the very means of encouraging contraband trade, and the old mismanagement and malversations in the custom-houses revived. The History of Puerto Rico From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation In Pitt's second administration he became First Lord of the Admiralty, but in 1805 was impeached by the House of Commons on a charge of malversation while Treasurer of the Navy in Pitt's first Ministry. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II The iniquitous job of to-day may be covered by specious reasons; but when the job of iniquity of to-morrow succeeds, the reasons that have colored the first crime may expose the second malversation. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) The latter had kept him in power in spite of numerous accusations of malversation and extravagance. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 To accusations of grave abuses and malversations in money matters was added one of even more importance. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 An army," said he, "disobeys only the commander who leads them badly and has no good fortune, or is found guilty of cupidity and malversation. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 He accused the ministers of falsehoods, malversations, and all kinds of offences. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 386, August 22, 1829 No," I replied; "you must issue a notice, setting forth that, owing to General Whittingham's malversations, payments must be temporarily suspended. A Man of Mark He accumulated wealth by the basest arts of fraud and corruption; but his malversations were so notorious, that George was compelled to escape from the pursuits of justice. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 Another tribunal was afterwards established, under the title of the Chambre de l'Arsenal, which took cognizance of all the malversations committed in the financial departments of the government during the late unhappy period. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 The almost instantaneous effects of Colbert's measures—the yawning deficit was changed into a surplus of forty-five millions in less than two years—showed how gross and flagrant had been the malversation preceding. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 "If there was anything in that style they might talk," he said; and he scanned the effusion afresh with a certain surprise at not finding in it some imputation of pecuniary malversation. The Reverberator His impeachment for malversation in Asia, and unjust condemnation to banishment, reflect strongly on the formation of the Roman law-courts. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius The spirited young prince conceived a deep resentment of this unworthy treatment, and, seizing an opportunity, called Dunstan to account for malversation in the treasury during the late king's life-time. Lives of the Necromancers A chamber of justice was next instituted, to inquire into the malversations of the loan-contractors and the farmers of the revenues. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 A viceroy or governor is never degraded, except by letters issued from the council, or divan of kings, and this is done only for some flagrant malversation, or for the refusal or delay of justice. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Oviedo mentions, that in 1497 they removed a number of jurists, on the charge of bribery and other malversation, from their seats in the royal council. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 He then recounts numerous abuses and malversations on the part of the governor. Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV Arlington had made many enemies by his insolence, and Coventry was deeply involved in charges of malversation in dealing with the monies of the navy, and in selling offices in the Admiralty. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 There had been more than one such case brought to public notice at the time, in which there seemed to have been an egregious malversation of charitable purposes. Autobiography of Anthony Trollope Secondly by the flight and voluntary desertion of the younger Fairford, the advocate; on account of which, he served both father and son with a petition and complaint against them, for malversation in office. Redgauntlet Roundhand’s abuse had had some influence against the Director, certainly; for he hinted at malversation of shares: but the Company still stood as united as the Hand-in-Hand, and as firm as the Rock. The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond This patriot of antiquity publicly reproved Gaubertin's father for his secret treachery, his underhand bargaining, his malversations. Sons of the Soil |
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