misrule
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/ˌmɪsˈruːl/
poor governance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misrule' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'misrulen,' where 'mis-' meant 'wrongly' and 'rulen' meant 'to rule.'
Historical Evolution
'misrulen' transformed into the modern English word 'misrule' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rule wrongly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of governing poorly or unjustly.
The country suffered years of misrule under the dictator.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42