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misgovern

[ mis-guhv-ern ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

misgovern

/ ˌmɪsˈɡʌvən /

First recorded in 1375–1425, misgovern is from the late Middle English word misgovernen. See mis- ¹, govern

The ruling power cannot be withdrawn from those to whom it has been committed; nor can they be punished for misgovern-ment.

For the sake of dishonorable peace they leave these native states to misgovern themselves and stink to high heaven!

For, to misgovern well, one must open his purse as often as he forces the purses of others.

We may govern ourselves as we please, we may misgovern ourselves as we please.

The bulk of the proceeds fell into the hands of the clergy and the hidalgos sent out to rob and misgovern the islands.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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