in error

phrase

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

Between April 2024 and March 2025, 262 prisoners were released in error in England and Wales – the highest number on record and a 128% increase from the previous year. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

The district has since determined its report was in error and corrected it. — John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 29 Sep. 2026

Bass has ordered the LAPD to stop issuing criminal citations to vendors and is working to remove any charges issued in error, Sterling said. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

While their policies often state that rates are subject to change if the rental period is altered, those changes shouldn’t be applied in error, as Avis later admitted happened in your case. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in error

• cupbearer
• declarer
• preparer
• repairer
• seafarer
• wayfarer
• bearer
• carer
• fairer
• ferrer
• rarer
• sharer