Misgovernment

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Bad government. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    government that is inefficient or dishonest wordnet
  3. 3
    Failure to restrict oneself; improper behavior; misconduct. archaic, countable, uncountable

    "DON JOHN. (talking of the alleged "vile encounters" of Hero with her lover) Fie, fie! they are not to be nam'd, my lord, Not to be spoke of; There is not chastity enough in language Without offence to utter them. Thus, pretty lady, I am sorry for thy much misgovernment."

Synonyms

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inexpediencemalfeasancemalpracticemisconductmisdirectionmisfeasance

Example

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"We must not ignore populations suffering under misgovernment."

Etymology

From mis- + government.

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