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misrepresentation

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

misrepresentationnoun

misrepresentations

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

misrepresentationadjective

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

Attributive use before nouns, e.g. "misrepresentation claim"

Definitions

Relating to or involving misrepresentation.

The plaintiff filed several misrepresentation claims against the company.