Misapply (verb)

To use or apply something in an incorrect or improper way.

Origin:

Compound word formed by mis + apply, meaning to apply something in an incorrect or improper way.

Examples:

1. He misapplied the law and reached an unjust conclusion.
2. The employee misapplied the policy and made a mistake.
3. The fund manager misapplied the funds and violated the trust.
4. The doctor misapplied the medication and caused an adverse reaction.
5. The student misapplied the formula and got the wrong answer.