English

Noun

misgovernment ‎(countable and uncountable, plural misgovernments)

1. Bad government.
2. (archaic) Failure to restrict oneself; improper behavior; misconduct.
   • 1599, William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4 Scene 1

     DON JOHN. (talking of the alleged "vile encounters" of Hero with her lover)

     Fie, fie! they are not to be nam'd, my lord,

     Not to be spoke of;

     There is not chastity enough in language

     Without offence to utter them. Thus, pretty lady,

     I am sorry for thy much misgovernment.

Synonyms

• misgovernance