misrule
Use Misrule in a sentence
noun
1.
bad or unwise rule; misgovernment.
2.
disorder or lawlessness.
verb (used with object)
3.
to misgovern.
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misrule (ˌmɪsˈruːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to govern inefficiently or without humanity or justice |
| —n | |
| 2. | inefficient or inhumane government |
| 3. | disorder |
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Word Origin & History
misrule
1399, "bad government of a state;" see mis- (1) + rule. Meaning "disorderly conduct or living" is from c.1400, obsolete except in Lord of Misrule, one chosen to preside over Christmas games in a great house (1491).
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Example sentences
Gross misrule and mismanagement by these military officers who mistrust civilians have left the country in ruins.
Focuses on political misrule through the use of statistics.
Years of misrule by short-sighted ideologues have led to economic collapse.
Misrule and theft have exacerbated poverty and lawlessness.
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