MISREPRESENTATION

misrepresentation. Misrepresentation, n. a wrong representaton

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Mis‐rep′re‐sen‐ta″tion (?), n. Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; — usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives. Sydney Smith. ☞ In popular use, this word often conveys the idea of intentional untruth.