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In some senses, misgovernment is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
misgovernment
noun 2
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2ADJ.
under
VERB + MISGOVERNMENT
suffering
Definitions
noun
1
Bad government.
2
Failure to restrict oneself; improper behavior; misconduct.
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.
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noun — government that is inefficient or dishonest
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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
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We must not ignore populations suffering under misgovernment.
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