Definition of Misapply

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

Examples of Misapply in a sentence

The office clerk tends to misapply the customers’ payments and attach them to the wrong account.  🔊

Although he was afraid he might misapply the law, the attorney held out hope that in the right context, it could be used to free his client.  🔊

The patient chose to misapply his medication and used it for purposes other than what it was prescribed to treat.  🔊

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