misgovernment

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Etymology

From mis- +‎ government.

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misgovernment (countable and uncountable, plural misgovernments)

  1. Bad government.
  2. (archaic) Failure to restrict oneself; improper behavior; misconduct.
    • 1598–1599 (first performance), William Shakespeare, “Much Adoe about Nothing”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies  (First Folio), London: Isaac Iaggard, and Ed Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, :
      DON JOHN. (talking of the alleged "vile encounters" of Hero with her lover)
      Fie, fie! they are not to be nam'd, my lord,
      Not to be spoke of;
      There is not chastity enough in language
      Without offence to utter them. Thus, pretty lady,
      I am sorry for thy much misgovernment.

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