misapply
verb (used with object)
to make a wrong application or use of.
misapplication
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a word derived from
misapply.
Example Sentences
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Lawyers for the companies have already vowed to appeal, insisting that they can persuade higher courts to nix these awards as a misapplication of the law.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026
Neo-Malthusian refers to the concepts of economist Thomas Malthus, who argued against human overpopulation in the 18th century; social Darwinism is a misapplication of biologist Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory to validate conservative social hierarchies.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2024
Mr Downs also confirmed a report in the Financial Times that he has launched an investigation into the possible "misapplication" of about £25m at the business.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
Poor communication, by contrast, prompts disregard for policy, confusion and the misapplication of guidelines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
That is a rare creature, and one in whom my intellect, if you will pardon the misapplication of the word, takes more solid satisfaction than in almost anybody.
From Notes of a Son and Brother by Henry James
