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Definition of misrepresentation

misrepresentation

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
mis · rep · re · sen · ta · tion
Plural:misrepresentations
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Adjective:misrepresentative
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misrepresentation Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The action or offense of giving a false, inaccurate, or misleading account of the nature of something.

Example

"The regulatory agency fined the company for its deliberate misrepresentation of the product's environmental benefits."

2

In contract law, an untrue statement of fact or law made by one party to another, which induces the other party to enter into a contract.

Example

"The buyer sued to rescind the real estate agreement on the grounds of fraudulent misrepresentation regarding the property's foundation."

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• Rhymes for misrepresentation

• Nearby Words

misremember
misreport
misrepresent
misrepresentation
misroute
misrule
miss

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'misrepresent' and the suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'raepraesentare' ('to bring before' or 'exhibit').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misrepresentation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misrepresentation
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