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misrepresentation

UK
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

Translations

misrepresentationnoun
misrepresentations
pl
UK
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
fausse déclarationSens général ; emploi courant et juridique.
The company was sued for misrepresentation of its financial status to investors.
L’entreprise a été poursuivie pour fausse déclaration concernant sa situation financière auprès des investisseurs.
Additional translations
dolDroit des contrats ; se dit quand la fausse déclaration a conduit à l’accord ou à la signature du contrat.
Synonyms
distortion
inaccuracy
misleading
falsehood
lie
misstatement
falsification
deception
misrepresentationadjective
UK
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
Attributive use before nouns, e.g. "misrepresentation claim"

Definitions

misrepresentationnoun
The action or offense of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.
The company was sued for misrepresentation of its financial status to investors.
A false statement of fact made by one party which affects the other party's decision in agreeing to a contract.
The contract was voided due to the misrepresentation of the property's condition.
misrepresentationadjective
Relating to or involving misrepresentation.
The plaintiff filed several misrepresentation claims against the company.
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