Noun: misrepresentation ,mis,re-pru-zen'tey-shun
- A misleading falsehood
"The advertisement was found to contain several misrepresentations about the product";
- deceit, deception
- A wilful perversion of facts
"The insurance claim was denied due to misrepresentation of the accident";
- falsification
Derived forms: misrepresentations
Type of: actus reus, falsehood, falsity, misconduct, untruth, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct
Encyclopedia: Misrepresentation