misgovernment
[/mɪsˈɡʌvənmənt/]
nounpl: misgovernments
má administração
1. Poor, incompetent, or dishonest administration of government; inadequate or corrupt governance
The misgovernment of the province led to economic collapse and public discontent.
A má administração da província levou ao colapso econômico e descontentamento público.
2. The act or practice of governing badly or unjustly
Years of misgovernment resulted in widespread poverty and social unrest.
Anos de má administração resultaram em pobreza generalizada e agitação social.
This term is commonly used in political discourse in both Brazil and the USA when discussing institutional failures, corruption scandals, and the mismanagement of public resources. In Brazilian politics, it frequently appears in discussions of municipal and state administration problems. The word carries a formal, critical tone and is typical in academic, journalistic, and political contexts rather than casual conversation.
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