Law and Misrule

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Law noun - A rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature.

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Misrule is an antonym for law.

Nearby Words: lawful, lawless, laws, lawfulness, lawfully

Misrule noun - A state in which there is widespread wrongdoing and disregard for rules and authority.

Usage example: the country's long period of misrule had made it a hotbed for terrorist organizations

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Law is an antonym for misrule.

Nearby Words: misruled, misruling

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