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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Malmanagment, n. [Also in later Sc. use (1776): cf. e.m.E. mismanagement (1668).] Maladministration, mismanagement. — 1675 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 205.
For incurradgment of trade … quhilk by malmanagment is … lyk to decay
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