Definition of "misalliance" [mis•al•li•ance]

• An unsuitable alliance, especially in marriage. (noun)
• A mésalliance. (noun)

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• "In the country of Wild Oats, wit and humor are held in sufficient estimation to win you forgiveness for what fools call a misalliance, and what I call a princely marriage."
• "This wild series of overheated tableaux indicates the extent of the misalliance between Cecil and Agnes."
• "Sweet left the distinct impression that the entire stint at Lasky was a misalliance."