misgovernment

American  

[mis-guhv-ern-muhnt, mis-guhv-er-muhnt] / mɪsˈgʌv ərn mənt, mɪsˈgʌv ər mənt /

noun

1. bad or irresponsible government exercised over a jurisdiction, program, asset, etc.; mismanagement; poor direction or administration.

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Example Sentences

Since January last year, Andrew Fahie has been the subject of an inquiry into allegations of misgovernment and corruption.

From BBC

All over the continent, established rulers are facing challenges from a youthful, urban and educated population that is increasingly frustrated by misgovernment, authoritarianism and poor prospects for reform.

From The Guardian

After four years of usurpation, of lawless, reckless misgovernment, he should be removed from office.

From Washington Post

But then they get reinforced as historians in the early twentieth century begin to write what is, I think, very misguided history of Reconstruction as a period of corruption and misgovernment.

From The New Yorker

Despite boasting rich reserves of copper, cobalt, gold, diamonds and tin, Congo is one of the world’s least developed countries, due largely to corruption and misgovernment.

From Reuters