misfile
verb
UK/mɪsˈfaɪl/
US/ˌmɪsˈfaɪl/
Definitions of misfile verb
- Transitivelawspecialized
To submit incorrect or misleading information, especially in a legal context, or to submit information improperly.
The legal documents were misfiled.
He misfiled his tax documents.
The company faced legal action due to misfiling the contract.