misconstruction
Americannoun
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wrong construction; misinterpretation.
to put a misconstruction upon an action.
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an act or instance of misconstruing.
Etymology
Origin of misconstruction
First recorded in 1505–15; mis- 1 + construction
Example Sentences
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Ohanian used his misconstruction of employment figures as the basis for a wide-ranging critique of California economic policy, mostly citing how the high cost of living drives people out of the state.
From Los Angeles Times
But the venture of projecting an album into the future — especially one centered on climate catastrophe — can face its own set of preconceived expectations that can lead to misconstruction.
From Los Angeles Times
Trump's proclamation was a "clear misconstruction" of a law intended to liberalize trade, and "constituted an action outside the President's delegated authority," Katzmann wrote.
From Reuters
The three-judge panel said “the central operative terms” of the Trump rule “hinged on a fundamental misconstruction” of the Clean Air Act.
From Washington Post
The Trump administration had cited a “fundamental misconstruction” of the Clean Air Act in carrying out the rollback, the U.S.
From Seattle Times
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