Misapprehension (noun)

A misunderstanding or incorrect understanding of something.

Origin:

From the prefix "mis-" meaning "wrongly" or "badly" and "apprehension" meaning "comprehension".

Examples:

1. The misapprehension of the instructions led to the project being completed incorrectly.
2. The lawyer corrected the jury's misapprehension of the law during closing arguments.
3. The company"s CEO cleared up the misapprehension about the company"s financial status during the press conference.
4. The teacher had to address a misapprehension about the assignment that several students had.
5. The misapprehension about the event's schedule caused many attendees to arrive late.