Misrule
(noun)
Incorrect or ineffective rule, often resulting in chaos, disorder, or suffering.
Origin:
From mis, meaning wrong, and rule, meaning to govern or to exercise authority.
Examples:
- The kingdom was in a state of misrule as the king was unable to govern effectively.
- The misrule of the government caused widespread poverty and unrest.
- The misrule of the dictator led to widespread human rights abuses.
- The misrule of the economy resulted in high unemployment and inflation.
- The misrule of the school resulted in low morale and high dropout rates among students.