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
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
Mr Downs also confirmed a report in the Financial Times that he has launched an investigation into the possible "misapplication" of about £25m at the business.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
“Because the foul call at issue reflected an error in judgment, New York did not demonstrate a misapplication of the playing rules, and the extraordinary remedy of upholding a game protest was not warranted.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
We are surprised to find this misapplication of the word among some of the most distinguished of the New-England literati.
From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Eliza Leslie
