in error

idiom

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.

Examples of in error in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though a Vatican Signatura eventually decided in their favor and ruled that the cardinal’s action to close the church was in error and the church should be reopened, the archdiocese simply reconvened and closed the church again, according to the obituary. —Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025

The Israeli military has killed several hostages in error. —Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

However, a New York appeals court overturned the verdict in April, ruling that the trial judge had allowed testimony in error from accusers who weren't directly involved with the charges Weinstein was facing. —CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024

His petition said the opinion of the Electoral Board was issued in error and the candidates that were removed from the ballot should be reversed. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025