misapplication

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I think it does point to a strange sort of misapplication of people’s intelligence.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2025

Neo-Malthusian refers to the concepts of economist Thomas Malthus, who argued against human overpopulation in the 18th century; social Darwinism is a misapplication of biologist Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory to validate conservative social hierarchies.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2024

"The decision was incorrectly taken following informal checks of your social media posts," the letter said, blaming a "misapplication" of Cabinet Office guidance applying only to Cabinet Office staff events.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

This is a very flagrant instance of misquotation and misapplication.

From The Two Tests: The Supernatural Claims of Christianity Tried by Two of its Own Rules by Lisle, Lionel