misapplication.

The use of a rule, method, or resource in a situation where it does not properly apply.

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Words that belong together

• misapplication of a rule
• misapplication of funds

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The objection concerned a misapplication of the test.

Usage notes

Primary category: analysis / argumentation / evidence. Forms: Countable or uncountable by context; countable singular misapplication; plural misapplications. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.