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Misdirection

Misdirection Meaning & Definition
Misdirection Definition And Meaning

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:

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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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