misrepresentation
noun [ C or U ]
LAW uk/ˌmɪsreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/ usthe act of giving false information about something or someone, often in order to get an advantage:
The statement is a clear and deliberate misrepresentation of the facts.
Tobacco companies were charged with engaging in misrepresentation in their advertising.
See also
fraudulent misrepresentation