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misrepresentations

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃnz/

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noun

Fausse représentation, déformation, travestissement

Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations.

Examples :

"The student's failing grade was due to his consistent misrepresentations of the historical facts in his essays. "

La mauvaise note de l'élève était due à ses constantes fausses représentations des faits historiques dans ses essais.

communication statement business law moral negative character

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noun

Fausse représentation, déformations

Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.

Examples :

"The real estate agent faced legal charges due to serious misrepresentations about the property's condition, failing to accurately describe the water damage and foundation problems to potential buyers. "

L'agent immobilier a fait face à des accusations en justice en raison de graves fausses représentations concernant l'état de la propriété, omettant de décrire avec précision les dégâts des eaux et les problèmes de fondations aux acheteurs potentiels.

politics government business law communication moral

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noun

Déformations, inexactitudes

In map-making, faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles.

Examples :

"The old map's misrepresentations made it difficult to accurately estimate distances between cities. "

Les inexactitudes de l'ancienne carte rendaient difficile l'estimation précise des distances entre les villes.

geography technical math