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Answer for the clue "Error in the copy Charlie edited is "between you and I" perhaps ", 15 letters:
hypercorrection

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context linguistics English) The use of a nonstandard form due to a belief that it is more formal or more correct than the corresponding standard form. 2 (context linguistics English) A nonstandard form so used.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
In linguistics or usage , hypercorrection is a non-standard usage that results from the over-application of a perceived rule of grammar or a usage prescription . A speaker or writer who produces a hypercorrection generally believes that the form is correct ...