Definition Synonyms
Definition of misrepresentation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
honestyfalse or misleading statement causing misunderstanding
- The contract was void due to misrepresentation.
2.
court deceitTECH. legal term for presenting false information intentionallyTECH.
- The contract was voided due to misrepresentation..
3.
official capacityTECH. incorrect representation by an agent or officialTECH.
- The lawyer faced charges of misrepresentation.
Expressions with misrepresentation
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intentional false statement that tricks another person into agreeing to something
The court found that the seller’s claims amounted to fraudulent misrepresentation.
false statement given carelessly that causes another person financial or legal loss
The investor sued the adviser for negligent misrepresentation in the contract documents.
Origin of misrepresentation
English, mis- (wrong) + representation (depiction)
Terms with misrepresentation included in their meaning
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truth
misrepresentation of facts or truth
misrepresentation
misrepresent someone injuriously
misrepresentation
attribute false statements to someone
deception
showy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant
deception
verbal misrepresentation intended to deceive
misrepresentation
explanation that misrepresents by simplifying too much
misleadingly simple
reducing complexity to the point of misrepresentation
deceit
deception or misrepresentation of an activity's true nature
deceptive action
involving deception or misrepresentation of truth
deception
malicious misrepresentation of someone's actions or words
Examples of misrepresentation in a sentence
Misrepresentation in advertising can lead to legal issues. He was sued for misrepresentation. Misrepresentation can lead to serious legal consequences. He was accused of misrepresentation in the contract. The report contained several instances of misrepresentation.
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- French:fausse déclaration, présentation erronée, ...
- German:Falschdarstellung, falsche Darstellung, ...
- Italian:falsa dichiarazione, travisamento, ...
- Spanish:falsedad, falsificación, ...
- Portuguese:falsidade, representação incorreta, ...
- Chinese:虚假陈述, 错误陈述, ...
- Japanese:虚偽表示, 法的虚偽の情報, ...
- Arabic:تَشْوِيه الحَقَائِق, تضليل, ...
- Hebrew:הַטְעָיָה, מֶצֶג שָׁוְוא, ...
- Russian:искажение фактов, неправильное представление, ...
- Ukrainian:введення в оману, викривлення фактів, ...
- Hindi:गलत बयानी, कानूनी झूठी जानकारी, ...
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