mis|rul´er

mis|rul´er
mis|rule «mihs ROOL», noun, verb, -ruled, -rul|ing.
–n.
1. bad or unwise rule; misgovernment: »

the misrule of a dishonest government official.

SYNONYM(S): maladministration.
2. a condition of disorder, anarchy, or rebellion: »

the misrule of mobs (Lytton Strachey).

–v.t.
to rule or govern badly: »

The people elected a mayor who misruled for his entire term of office.

SYNONYM(S): misgovern.
mis|rul´er, noun.

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