error
/ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ noun A2- The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
- A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately. · There was a large error in the accounts.
- Sin; transgression. · I've finally seen the error of my ways.
- A failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination.
- The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one.
- A play which is scored as having been made incorrectly.
- One or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement.
- Any alteration in the DNA chemical structure occurring during DNA replication, recombination or repairing.
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“I see that you participate in a prevalent error,” said Madame Danglars.
A telegraphic signal, improperly interpreted, owing to the fog, was the cause of this error.”
Now we discover our error; a title and promotion attach you to the government we wish to overturn.
“Madame,” replied Villefort, with a mournful smile, “I have already had the honor to observe that my father has—at least, I hope so—abjured his past errors, and that he is, at the present moment, a firm and zealous friend to religion and order—a better royalist, possibly, than his son; for he has to atone for past dereliction, while I have no other impulse than warm, decided preference and conviction.” Having made this well-turned speech, Villefort looked carefully around to mark the effect of his oratory, much as he would have done had he been addressing the bench in open court.
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