misplead

/mɪsˈpleɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a false or misleading claim in a lawsuit.

“The lawyer was accused of mispleading and was subsequently disbarred.”

2. verb

to falsely claim or plead something in a court of law.

“The defendant was charged with mispleading and attempting to deceive the judge.”

3. noun

a false or misleading claim made in a lawsuit.

“The judge threw out the case due to the plaintiff’s misplead.”

Synonyms

  • misrepresent
  • misstate

Antonyms

  • allege
  • assert