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Misgovernment

Definition:

Misgovernment refers to the inefficient, incompetent, or corrupt management or administration of a government or public affairs.

Noun

Sense 1:

The act or instance of governing a nation, state, or organization in an unjust, ineffective, or careless manner.

Sample Sentence:

The country's economic downfall was a direct result of years of misgovernment.

Sense 2:

A government characterized by corrupt practices, incompetence, or oppressive policies.

Sample Sentence:

The citizens revolted against the misgovernment, demanding a change in leadership.

Verb

Sense 1:

The act of governing or administering a region or organization in a careless or irresponsible manner.

Sample Sentence:

The corrupt regime misgoverns the country, leading to unrest among the population.

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