SINCE 1828
in error
idiomDefinition of in error
1
: not correct : mistaken
I believe your conclusion is in error. The judge was in error when she allowed the evidence to be admitted.
2
: in a way that is not correct
My earlier statement was made in error. The evidence was admitted in error.
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