Misnomer Term Misnomer Meaning The use of a wrong or inaccurate name or term to describe a person or entity in a legal document or proceeding. Context Legal principle More from Legal Maxims Malum in se or Mala in se Malum prohibitum Mandamus Mens rea Modus operandi Modus Vivendi Mutatis Mutandis Nemo bis punitur pro eodem delicto More from Legal Maxims