misenforce

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To enforce incorrectly.

   • But exactly in proportion to his lofty estimate of law, when thus enforced and applied, he is indignant and jealous at any attempt to wrest or misenforce it:
   • Few legislators dare run for office on a platform proposing a solution; they know they would be powerless to accomplish anything if elected; someone else would misenforce the law.
   • If they see something I missed, or if I misenforce a penalty or become confused, I encourage them to question me or point out my mistake.

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