misuser

¹

[ mis-yoo-zer ]

noun

, Law.

1. abuse of a right; unlawful use of an office, franchise, benefit, etc.

misuser

²

[ mis-yoo-zer ]

noun

1. a person who misuses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of misuser¹

1615–25; noun use of Middle French mesuser to misuse

Origin of misuser²

First recorded in 1540–50; mis- ¹ + user ¹