misdirection

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Synonyms: indirection, misdirector, misdirecting, misdirections

Antonyms: indirection, misdirector, misdirecting, misdirections

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Noun

1. An act of [[misleading]], of convincing someone to concentrate in an incorrect direction.
2. Movement or tendency in the wrong direction.
3. {{lb|en|UK|legal}} An error of law within a judgement committed by a judge or judges of a lower court, particularly as found by an appeals court.

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