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misrule

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈɹuːl/

The English word “misrule” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of being ruled badly; disorder, lawlessness, anarchy.
  2. Misgovernment; bad or unjust government.

verb

  1. Of a trial judge, to make a bad decision in court.
  2. To rule badly; to misgovern.

Etymology

From Middle English mysrule; equivalent to mis- + rule.

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