English

fraud

fɹɔd, frɔd, fɹɑd, fɹɔːd, frɑːd
Meaning: the crime of deceiving others for financial or personal gain; a person or thing that is a deception
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: frɔd, fɹɑd, fɹɔːd, frɑːd

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Example sentences

He was charged with credit card fraud.
He was charged with credit card fraud.
He was sent to prison for three years after being convicted of fraud.
He was sent to prison for three years after being convicted of fraud.
The committee is investigating the serious allegation of fraud.
The committee is investigating the serious allegation of fraud.
The court ordered the rescission of the contract due to fraud.
The court ordered the rescission of the contract due to fraud.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the criminal act and the person who commits it. In a legal context, it often involves financial deceit.

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