misfile

verb

UK/mɪsˈfaɪl/
US/ˌmɪsˈfaɪl/

Definitions of misfile verb

  1. 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.