misapplication

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“The ruling demonstrates a profound misunderstanding and misapplication of the law applied to habeas corpus petitions,” said Hannah Brown, deputy director of the Los Angeles Innocence Project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

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

Roberts created it with an ellipsis that edited out the actual law and created what can only be seen as a deliberate misapplication of precedent.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

The conference hosts have now offered their "sincere apologies" and blamed a "misapplication" of guidance.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

He instituted an inquiry into the conduct of his predecessor, and acquitted him of any misapplication of his authority.

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