Meaning & use
Mischarged
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Charged an incorrect amount, or accused someone of the wrong offense.
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The restaurant mischarged us for two extra drinks we never ordered.
The prosecutor admitted the defendant had been mischarged under the wrong statute.
A note on using this word
Used both in everyday billing contexts and, more formally, in legal settings to describe an incorrect criminal charge.
Words with a similar meaning
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