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misrule

1 of 1noun
/mɪsˈrul/
Forms:misrules
1

incompetent or ineffective governance of a country, organization, or domain

  • The province fell into disorder due to misrule by inefficient bureaucrats.
  • Allegations of policy mismanagement and misrule threatened the party's control.
  • Ineffective leadership led many to criticize the current regime as one of misrule.
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