misrepresentation
/mɪsˌɹɛpɹɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ noun C2- Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement. · Near-synonyms: mischaracterization, misportrayal
- Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.
- Faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles.
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