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Misruled: meaning, definitions and examples

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misruled

 

[ ˌmɪsˈruːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

poor governance

To misrule means to govern poorly or wrongly, often resulting in negative consequences for the governed. It involves a lack of effective leadership, often characterized by corruption, inefficiency, and neglect of the needs of the population.

Synonyms

misadminister, misgovern, mismanage

Examples of usage

  • The country suffered greatly under the misruled administration.
  • He was criticized for misruled policies that harmed the economy.
  • Many believe that the state has been misruled for decades.
  • Reforming the system is crucial after years of misruled practices.

Etymology

The term 'misruled' emerged in the early 17th century, deriving from the prefix 'mis-', indicating wrong or bad, combined with the verb 'rule'. The root 'rule' comes from the Latin 'regulare', meaning to control or direct, which has transformed through Old French as 'reule', emphasizing the authority and governance aspect. Over the centuries, the concept has been applied to various forms of leadership, especially in political contexts where governance is deemed ineffective or detrimental. The combined form underscores a negative assessment of a governing body or individual, highlighting the perceived failings and detrimental impacts on society.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,878, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.