misrule

(mis ro̵̅o̅l, misro̵̅o̅l′)

transitive verb misruled, misruling

to rule badly or unjustly ; misgovern

noun

  1. misgovernment
  2. disorder or riot

See misrule in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Disorder or lawless confusion.
  2. Inept or unwise rule; misgovernment.
transitive verb mis·ruled, mis·rul·ing, mis·rules
To rule ineptly, unjustly, or unwisely; misgovern.

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