misdescription
noun[ C or U ]
(alsomis-description)uk /ˌmɪs.dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ us /ˌmɪs.dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/
a wrong description of something; the act of describing something wrongly:
This would be a mis-description of the play.
The law covers oral misdescription.
There is legislation relating to misdescriptions of goods.
Related word
misdescribe
Statutory measures aim to protect consumers against misdescriptions and misleading claims by manufacturers.
A misrepresentation or misdescription could mean that the landlord is not able to enforce the terms of the agreement.
An inaccurate plan may have the same effect as a verbal misdescription.
He tried to defend her mis-description of the trip.
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