Definition of misnomer. 1  1 : the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument. 2  2a : a use of a wrong or inappropriate name Nowadays it is a misnomer to call a farmer a peasant.b : a wrong name or inappropriate designation The name âGreenlandâ is a misnomer, since much of the island is covered by a massive ice sheet.
An advisory board would have to take a much more active role in the management of a business than should ever be contemplated before there could be any realistic risk that non-statutory liability could be attached to advisory board members as such.
A: Traditionally, the role of the Executive Committee was to act on behalf of the board during the interim times between board meetings. Because of that important role, the committee was traditionally comprised of the board officers and committee chairs.