misrepresentation

[mis-rep-ri-zen-tey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or state of being represented incorrectly, improperly, falsely, or unsatisfactorily.

   Your degree may be revoked if fraud, misrepresentation, or other violations of university standards are found to have occurred.

Other Word Forms

• premisrepresentation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misrepresentation¹

mis- ¹ ( def. ) + represent ( def. )

Example Sentences

Such misrepresentations allowed dishonest borrowers “to circumvent tighter underwriting guidelines imposed by lenders” and obtain lower interest rates.

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The "misrepresentation" allowed James to obtain favourable loan terms that would not have been available for an investment property, prosecutors claim.

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Norwalk resident Andrew Garcia filed a claim Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court that states that James owes him $865.66 because of “fraud, deception, misrepresentation, and any and all basis of legal recovery.”

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Thousands of fans and commenters on unboxing videos were tagging the brand, calling them out for poor communication and misrepresentation of the event.

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Earlier this month more than 85 international scientists claimed it was riddled with errors and misrepresentations and that data had been "cherry-picked" - selectively chosen.

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Related Words

• distortion 
• exaggeration 
• fabrication 
• falsehood 
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• misstatement www.thesaurus.com
• untruth