Petina Gappah

I guess you could say I'm lucky because I've known a Zimbabwe that didn't have Robert Mugabe leading it. One of the saddest things about Zimbabwe is there are so many hidden casualties of the Mugabe government's misrule. They're not just casualties that you immediately see.

Zimbabwean Writer

Alex Berenson

After a generation of misrule under Mr. Hussein, who built a huge military infrastructure while neglecting civilian investment, and a dozen years of United Nations sanctions, Iraq's unemployment rate tops 50 percent.

American Author

Piyush Goyal

People of India deserve to be complimented for making the 2014 elections a referendum on the misrule of the Congress-led UPA and demonstrating their faith in a proven new leadership.

Indian Politician

Mwai Kibaki

I am inheriting a country which has been badly ravaged by years of misrule and ineptitude. There has been a wide disconnect between the people and the government.

Kenyan Statesman

Smriti Irani

Citizens know the legacy of misrule of the Congress - an economy in doldrums and an administration full of leakages.

Misrule implies failure and bad consequences due to poor leadership.

Negative Connotation

Often used to describe bad governance by political leaders or parties.

Political Context

Common in history texts to describe periods of bad leadership in countries.

Historical Usage

To misrule is to actively make decisions that lead to poor outcomes.

Active Mistakes

Suggests someone with authority is failing to use it wisely.

Hierarchy Implications

Misrule can affect large groups, like a country, or small, like a club.