Definition of "misapplies" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of misapply. (verb)

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• "Only, much like Bachmann's and Palin's lack of knowledge of our history, Cain and it's not like he is the only Republican who talks about Obama's assault on our liberties completely misunderstands and misapplies the content and context of the Declaration's call for revolution."
• "Therefore, not only does Facebook misquote its own Statement of Rights and Responsibilities to the user when justifying the removal of content, it misapplies said Statement."
• "An astute reader noticed that the title is a common modern error which misapplies the “Immaculate Conception” to the virgin birth."