misapplication /ˌmɪsæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

• 1. 

  N-VAR If you talk about the misapplication of something, you mean it is used for a purpose it was not intended for. 误用; 滥用 [usu N 'of' n]

  例：

  He's charged with conspiracy, misapplication of funds and other crimes.

  他被指控涉嫌阴谋破坏、滥用资金及其他几项罪行。

  例：

  ...a common misapplication of the law.

  ...常见的法律滥用的现象。