Misstatement (noun)

An incorrect or false statement, especially one made intentionally or carelessly.

Origin:

From mis- ("badly") + statement ("a statemen.t")

Examples:

1. The misstatement in the report was corrected before it was published.
2. The company was criticized for the misstatements in their financial statements.
3. He was accused of making a misstatement during the trial.
4. The speaker had to retract his misstatement after it was pointed out.
5. The misstatement was discovered during an audit and corrected.