misrepresentation
//ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən//
Noun
misrepresentationSingular
misrepresentationsPlural
1
The act of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.
The company was sued for misrepresentation of its financial status.
2
A false or misleading statement or account, especially one made deliberately to deceive.
The company was sued for misrepresentation of its financial status.