eisegesis

Example:An anachronistic interpretation of an old text can lead to a misrepresentation of the original meaning.

Definition:an interpretation that introduces anachronistic elements—ideas or concepts that are not appropriate to the historical context or period under discussion—into the text being interpreted

Example:It is important to avoid reading in personal biases when interpreting a legal document.

Definition:the act of introducing ideas, beliefs, or concepts not present in the original text, often for the purpose of making the text say what one wants it to say