About The Word Misdirection
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Misdirection
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What's The Definition Of Misdirection?
[n] incorrect directions or instructions
[n] an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge Synonyms | Synonyms for Misdirection: Related Terms | Find terms related to Misdirection: bad policy | bum steer | college of Laputa | corruption | false coloring | impolicy | inexpedience | inexpediency | maladministration | malfeasance | malpractice | misadministration | misconduct | misconstruction | misfeasance | misgovernment | misguidance | mishandling | misinformation | misinstruction | misinterpretation | misknowledge | misleading | mismanagement | misrepresentation | misrule | misteaching | misuse | mystification | neglect | negligence | nonfeasance | obfuscation | obscurantism | obscuration | omission | perversion | slanting | sophistry | straining | torturing | wrongdoing See Also | charge | commission | direction | instruction Misdirection In Webster's Dictionary \Mis`di*rec"tion\, n.
1. The act of directing wrongly, or the state of being so
directed.
2. (Law) An error of a judge in charging the jury on a matter
of law. --Mozley & W.
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