misgovern
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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Etymology
Origin of misgovern
First recorded in 1375–1425, misgovern is from the late Middle English word misgovernen. See mis- 1, govern
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Rather than occupy hostile territories, powerful countries prefer to exert influence from across the border while letting the foreign population misgovern itself.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2014
Suppose, for instance, a member of the House of Commons were at this moment to debate within himself, whether it would be for his ultimate happiness to begin, according to his ability, to misgovern.
From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 by Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
Cicero promised his influence to obtain some lucrative province for Antonius to misgovern.
From Caesar: a Sketch by James Anthony Froude
In vain he multiplied formalities and inspectors, and punished severely the few delinquents who happened by some accident to be brought to justice; the officials continued to pilfer, extort, and misgovern in every possible way.
From Russia by Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace
For the sake of dishonorable peace they leave these native states to misgovern themselves and stink to high heaven!
From Rung Ho! by Talbot Mundy
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