Mis-rĕp're-sen-tā'tion, n.

n. 1. The act of giving a false or erroneous representation. 2. A false or incorrect account given, either from mistake, carelessness, or malice. Atterbury. ☞ This word is so customarily used for a euphemism, or as a softer expression for lie or falsehood, as to convey the idea generally of intentional falsehood. This signification, however, is not necessarily implied.