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misrule

/ˌmɪsˈruːl/

Translations

misrulenoun

misrules

désordreAu sens festif ou historique : agitation joyeuse, désordre toléré.

During the festival, misrule reigned in the streets.

Pendant le festival, le désordre régnait dans les rues.

mauvais gouvernementAu sens politique : gouvernement injuste, corrompu ou inefficace.

The citizens protested against the government's misrule.

Les citoyens ont protesté contre le mauvais gouvernement.

Additional translations

mauvaise gestionPlus général : administration inefficace ou mal conduite d’une organisation.

licenceSens historique ou littéraire : liberté de comportement associée aux festivités.

Synonyms

misruleverb

misruled

Past Simple

misruled

Past Participle

misruling

Gerund

/ˌmɪsˈruːl/

mal gouvernerSe dit d’un pouvoir, d’un dirigeant ou d’une administration qui gouverne mal, injustement ou de façon corrompue.

The dictator continued to misrule the nation.

Le dictateur a continué à mal gouverner le pays.

Additional translations

gouverner de façon injusteVariante plus explicite, adaptée à un registre soutenu.

Synonyms

Definitions

misrulenoun

The unfair or inefficient conduct of the affairs of a country or organization.

The citizens protested against the government's misrule, demanding better governance.

Riotous revelry or disorder, especially that traditionally permitted during certain festivals in medieval and early modern times (often in reference to the "Lord of Misrule").

During the Twelve Days of Christmas, the court embraced a spirit of misrule, turning hierarchy upside down for merriment’s sake.

misruleverb

To govern or rule a country, organization, or group in a way that is ineffective, unjust, or corrupt.

The dictator continued to misrule the nation, leading to widespread poverty and unrest.