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Definition of misconstruction noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

misconstruction

noun
 
/ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃn/
 
/ˌmɪskənˈstrʌkʃn/
[uncountable, countable] (formal)
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  1. a completely wrong understanding of something
    • Any misconstruction of these terms could lead to errors of law.
See misconstruction in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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