misapplication

Example Sentences

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Poor communication, by contrast, prompts disregard for policy, confusion and the misapplication of guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2024

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

The conference hosts have now offered their "sincere apologies" and blamed a "misapplication" of guidance.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

Many millions of animals, as well as members of the human family, have died from a misapplication of medicine, and officious meddling.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George