Misrule \Mis*rule"\, v. t. & i. To rule badly; to misgovern.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Misrule \Mis*rule"\, n.

1. The act, or the result, of misruling.

2. Disorder; confusion; tumult from insubordination.

Enormous riot and misrule surveyed. --Pope.

Abbot, or Lord, of Misrule. See under Abbot, and Lord.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)