false light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.
  2. A cause of action arising under the common law where a person is portrayed in a way which, while not technically false, is misleading and likely to cause embarrassment to that person.

Pronunciation

en-au-false light.ogg

Word forms

false light false lights
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