Misrule

[mɪs'ruːl] or [,mɪs'rul]

Definition

(v. t. & i.) To rule badly; to misgovern.

(n.) The act, or the result, of misruling.

(n.) Disorder; confusion; tumult from insubordination.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Disorder, anarchy, confusion, tumult.

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Definition

n. wrong or unjust rule: disorder: tumult.—v.t. and v.i. to govern badly.—Abbot or Lord of Misrule or Unreason ancient titles for the leader of the Christmas revels.

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