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Definition of misconstruction noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

misconstruction

noun

/ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃn/

/ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃn/

[uncountable, countable] (formal)

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a completely wrong understanding of something
- Any misconstruction of these terms could lead to errors of law.
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