misapplication

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Lawyers for the companies have already vowed to appeal, insisting that they can persuade higher courts to nix these awards as a misapplication of the law.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

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

Poor communication, by contrast, prompts disregard for policy, confusion and the misapplication of guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Thus Alex' sweeping, unformulated conviction, holding in it all the misapplication of an essential force, squandered for lack of a sense of proportion.

From Consequences by Delafield, E. M.