misapplication

Example Sentences

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“The ruling demonstrates a profound misunderstanding and misapplication of the law applied to habeas corpus petitions,” said Hannah Brown, deputy director of the Los Angeles Innocence Project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

In 1917, Gov. James “Pa” Ferguson was removed from office for misapplication of public funds, embezzlement and the diversion of a special fund.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Of those, 192 were erroneous due to the waiver misapplication, and just 37 were true overpayments or underpayments.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2023

A gross misapplication of RICO, the indictment cited Gunna’s appearances in the music videos “Take it to Trial,” “Ski,” and “Fox 5” as overt acts in furtherance of an alleged criminal enterprise.

From Slate • Jul. 13, 2023

With all the misapplication of the principles which you mention you have gained so much that you could never be the old self again.

From The Spell by Orcutt, William Dana