in error

Mistakenly or by accident. My apologies, I sent you that document in error. So I just found out that the doctor's office called me in error—I'm so relieved! That email was only meant for you, but I hit "Reply All" in error! Ugh, how embarrassing.

See also: error

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An inmate is classed as having been released in error if they are wrongly discharged from an establishment or court when they should have remained in custody and when they had no intention to escape.

Durham jail releases two inmates by mistake in last year, report reveals; Report reveals the errors took place in last 12 months and included a notorious Tyneside serial burglar

Q If my bank credits my account in error, does the money eventually become legally mine?

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31.3121(b)(19)-1, but it is often withheld in error.

U.S. taxation of nonimmigrant students, teachers and trainees

The same day, the State Department revoked Lara's visa, saying it had been issued "in error.' On Thursday, the I.N.S.

'Patricia Daniloff.' (Patricia Lara editorial) (editorial)

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