misstatement

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a statement that contains a mistake

Word Origin

misstatement (n.)
1790, from misstate + -ment.

Example

1. The law made it a crime for a nominee to make a material misstatement , one that would affect the confirmation process .

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