The solution or proposed solution to a problem produces a worse net result than the problem does, especially via unintended consequences.
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Regarding the repeal of the Glass-Steagall act and other repeals of financial regulations, or even in legislating new financial regulations, you have to be careful that the cure is not worse than the disease.

Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'the cure is worse than the disease':

the cure is worse than the diseaseThe medical treatment for an illness produces a worse net result than the illness does, especially via adverse effects.
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η θεραπεία είναι χειρότερη από την ασθένεια

le remède est pire que la maladie

इलाज बीमारी से भी बदतर है

התרופה גרועה יותר מהמחלה

ad remedium morbo peius est,

சிகிச்சை நோயை விட மோசமானது

bệnh nặng hơn bệnh

治愈胜于疾病

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