in error
The phrase "in error" is commonly used to describe actions or decisions made mistakenly or due to misunderstandings.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Done mistakenly or by accident.
Example
- The payment was processed in error.
- He was arrested in error due to a case of mistaken identity.
C1Judgment
(formal)Incorrect in judgment or decision-making.
Example
- The judge ruled in error, leading to a retrial.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in error":
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