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
The court found that Ofcom had misapplied Rule 5.3 of the code, saying the provision only applies to "news programmes" and not to current affairs shows, such as the one Sir Jacob hosts.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
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
Schlipper refused in a 14-page opinion issued Tuesday, writing that Urmanski failed to show how she misapplied state law or made any other mistake and declared that the plaintiffs had won the suit.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
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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