misplead
/ˌmɪsˈpliːd/
verb
- To plead incorrectly or improperly in a legal case.
- If you misplead the facts, the court may reject your argument.
- He was worried he had misplead the statute of limitations in his filing.
- The attorney misplead the charges, causing the judge to dismiss the case.
Synonyms
Antonyms