as in misuse
incorrect or improper use
this silly gossiping is a serious misapplication of your time
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Recent Examples of misapplication
Coming back to the implications of the Supreme Court verdict, regulatory agencies will now be able to have more effective rulemaking without the constant shadow of cascading lawsuits that are predicated on a misapplication of the precautionary principle.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Importance Of Proper Legal Analysis Some recent discussions that have speculated on the Pope's potential U.S. tax obligations, seem to have a misunderstanding or misapplication of the relevant legal frameworks.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Today marks the start of a new era for SNAP—prioritizing work, career and technical education, and volunteering rather than idleness, excess spending, and misapplication of the law.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Matthew Mixon, 38, pled guilty in December to misapplication of fiduciary property, according to court documents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2025
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The Importance Of Proper Legal Analysis Some recent discussions that have speculated on the Pope's potential U.S. tax obligations, seem to have a misunderstanding or misapplication of the relevant legal frameworks.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Today marks the start of a new era for SNAP—prioritizing work, career and technical education, and volunteering rather than idleness, excess spending, and misapplication of the law.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Matthew Mixon, 38, pled guilty in December to misapplication of fiduciary property, according to court documents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misapplication
Noun
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Encourage teams to stress-test AI systems for bias, misuse or unintended impact before launch.—
Sarah Choudhary,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Family members described mental health symptoms in the majority of them, and alcohol and substance misuse were reported in approximately one-third.—
David B. Sarwer,
The Conversation,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even this brief description cannot fully prepare the viewer for the zigzagging subplots and delights of Mendonça’s eccentric and affectionate ode to the movies and the Brazil of his youth—and to maintaining individuality amid abuses of power.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Both have yet to be sentenced on state charges for abuse of a corpse.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Misapplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misapplication. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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