Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

misregulation

noun

/ˌmɪsˌrɛɡjuˈleɪʃən/

Definition

The act or process of incorrectly regulating or controlling something.

Examples

The misregulation of the financial industry contributed to the economic crisis.
Misregulation in environmental policies can lead to severe ecological damage.
Issues arising from misregulation have sparked calls for significant policy reforms.

Meaning

Misregulation refers to instances where regulatory measures are applied inappropriately or ineffectively, leading to unintended consequences or failures in governance.