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mis·rule
(mĭs-ro͞ol′)n.
1. Disorder or lawless confusion.
2. Inept or unwise rule; misgovernment.
tr.v. mis·ruled, mis·rul·ing, mis·rules
To rule ineptly, unjustly, or unwisely; misgovern.
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misrule
(ˌmɪsˈruːl)vb
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (tr) to govern inefficiently or without humanity or justice
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) inefficient or inhumane government
2. disorder
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mis•rule
(mɪsˈrul)n., v. -ruled, -rul•ing. n.
1. bad or unwise rule; misgovernment.
2. disorder or lawlessness.
v.t. 3. to rule badly; misgovern.
[1300–50]
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misrule
Past participle: misruled
Gerund: misruling
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| Noun | 1. |  misrule - government that is inefficient or dishonestgoverning, government activity, government, governance, administration - the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" |
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misrule
noun
1. mismanagement, maladministration, bad government, misgovernment He was accused of corruption and misrule.
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misrule
nounA lack of civil order or peace:
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