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misapplication
This term is predominantly used in formal, technical, or legal contexts. It describes a failure to apply a principle, rule, or resource correctly. While it overlaps with "misuse," misapplication often implies a conceptual or procedural error—using the right tool for the wrong job or applying a law to a situation where it does not fit—rather than simply damaging something through negligence.
In financial contexts, misapplication is a precise term for using funds for purposes other than those specified in a contract or trust. This is often a precursor to or a form of embezzlement, though it can occur without criminal intent through poor accounting.
When referring to theories or laws, it suggests a logical failure. For example, applying a psychological theory designed for children to an adult population would be a misapplication of that theory.
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新しいソフトウェアの誤用により、システムが数回クラッシュした。
これは現在の状況に対するルールの明らかな誤適用だ。