misapplied
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of misapplied
Example Sentences
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"It is a textbook case of science misapplied and ethics ignored," Shahzad Gani and Krishna Achutarao wrote in The Hindu newspaper.
From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025
When a larger group of judges reviewed the decision, some found that the smaller panel had misapplied the law — but they were overruled.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
Yoo’s record reminds us that the law can be misapplied and used as an enabler, rather than as a restraint on unlawful power.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2024
The reason for this swirl of intrigue is a new state law aimed at safeguarding the rights of juvenile suspects, which may have been misapplied.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024
The elementary-school topic of percentages is continually being misapplied.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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