From Longman Business DictionaryRelated topics: Lawfalse representationˌfalse represenˈtation noun [countable, uncountable]LAW the crime of obtaining money from someone by deceiving them, especially by pretending that something is true when it is notSYNFRAUDIf an advertising campaign violates the law, the advertiser faces civil penalties for false representation.The company was accused of a lack of duty of care and false representations.