to knowingly misrepresent

to knowingly misrepresent
To represent that which is not true with knowledge that the representation is false and with an intent to cause another to act to his prejudice upon such misrepresentation. Hyde v United States, 119 F 610, 119 CCA 493.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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