misattribution
noun
an incorrect attribution, especially in crediting a specific work to the wrong author, artist, etc.
misattributions
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pluralof misattribution.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Deliberate fakes, misattributions and poor restorations all encroach into the realm of the authentic.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 15, 2018
BuzzFeed found at leas eight examples of these ridiculous misattributions — including a Dolly Parton quote attributed to John Quincy Adams.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2014
The latest row involving Orlando Figes concerns allegations of poor scholarship, misattributions and basic factual mistakes.
From The Guardian ● May 27, 2012
The lack of familiarity with the culture behind the art leads to misattributions.
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2011
Chen, now a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, became aware of the misattributions when he saw a copy of Mao's Unpublished Poems.
From Time Magazine Archive
