misapplication

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Roberts created it with an ellipsis that edited out the actual law and created what can only be seen as a deliberate misapplication of precedent.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

Contreras, 53, of Yorba Linda, pleaded guilty on Thursday to a single felony charge of embezzlement, theft, and intentional misapplication of federal funds, which could bring up to 10 years in prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

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 decision was incorrectly taken following informal checks of your social media posts," the letter said, blaming a "misapplication" of Cabinet Office guidance applying only to Cabinet Office staff events.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

He declared it his firm intention that there should be no more misapplication of the public money, a veiled attack upon Fletcher's grants of land and privileges which had become a public scandal.

From Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York by Goodwin, Maud Wilder