misapprehension

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He added: "They may be labouring under a misapprehension because in England, they wouldn't need planning permission to use any barracks for 12 months."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Identification of a tonsil-like organ in fish also helps correct a misapprehension about their immune system, Dishaw says.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 31, 2023

“They have lawyers, advisors, and they will be under no misapprehension after their obligations,” he said, adding that these obligations apply to Palestinian militant group Hamas as well.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

“With respect, I think you are laboring under a large misapprehension about how people view the Build-a-Bear Twitter account,” their co-worker replies.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023

The secret workouts worked for Seabiscuit, but because Smith refused to explain himself to the press, they created a serious misapprehension.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand