definition of defraud
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- Learner's definition of DEFRAUD : to trick or cheat someone or something in order to get money: to use fraud in order to get money from a person, an organization, etc. [+ object]
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- Definition of deferred. 1  1 : withheld for or until a stated time a deferred payment. 2  2 : charged in cases of delayed handling telegraphs sent at deferred rates.
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deception 1. the act of deceiving, or the state of being deceived. 2. something that deceives or is intended to deceive; trick; ruse. deception. Those measures designed to mislead the enemy by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of evidence to induce the enemy to react in a manner prejudicial to the enemy's interests.
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- The criminal offense of procuring another to commit perjury, which is the crime of lying, in a material matter, while under oath. It is a criminal offense to induce someone to commit perjury. In a majority of states, the offense is defined by statute. Under federal Criminal Law (18 U.S.C.A. § 1622), five elements must be proved to convict a person of subornation of perjury.
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- circumventverb [ T ] uk ​ /ˌsɜː.kəmˈvent/ us ​ /ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent/ formal. › to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally: Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words.
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FINDLAW LEGAL DICTIONARY legal Definition of coercion : the use of express or implied threats of violence or reprisal (as discharge from employment) or other intimidating behavior that puts a person in immediate fear of the consequences in order to compel that person to act against his or her will; also: the defense that one acted under coercion — see also defense, duress — compare undue influence
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CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT. attempting to execute, a scheme or artifice in connection with the delivery of or payment for. health care benefits, items, or services to: • Defraud any health care benefit program; or. • Obtain (by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises) any.
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treacherous Definition of treacherous. 1  1a : likely to betray trust : unreliable a treacherous memoryb : providing insecure footing or support treacherous quicksandc : marked by hidden dangers, hazards, or perils. 2  2 : characterized by or manifesting treachery : perfidious.
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defraud Definition of defraud. 1  transitive verb. : 2  to deprive of something by deception or fraud trying to defraud the public Investors in the scheme were defrauded of their life savings.
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Duress Meaning of Duress. imprisonment , compulsion . It consists in any illegal imprisonment, or legal imprisonment used for an illegal purpose, or threats of bodily or other harm, or other means amounting to or tending to coerce the will of another, and actually inducing him to do an act contrary to his free will.
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coercion Definition of coercion. : the act, process, or power of coercing They used coercion to obtain the confession. a promise obtained by coercion is never binding.
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Perjury Perjury is the intentional act of swearing a false oath or of falsifying an affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to an official proceeding.
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coercion Coercion, as an element of duress, is grounds for seeking the Rescission or cancellation of a contract or deed. When one party to an instrument is forced against his or her will to agree to its terms the document can be declared void by a court.
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- the act of using someone else's identifying information with the intent to defraud others online. [Leg.];[Tech.] criminal act to steal a personal information online. » View all results. To add entries to your own vocabulary, become a member of Reverso community or login if you are already a member.
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duress Definition of duress. law. 1 : forcible restraint or restriction while the German army was still held in duress by the Versailles treaty — S. L. A. Marshall. 2 : compulsion (see compulsion 1a) by threat gave the statement under duress; specifically : unlawful constraint held under duress.
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- Definition of TAMPER. 1. : to carry on underhand or improper negotiations (as by bribery). 2. b: to try foolish or dangerous experiments —used with with. — tam·per·er \-pər-ər\ noun.
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perfidy Definition of perfidy for English Language Learners. : the act of betraying someone or something : the state of not being loyal.
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preclude Definition of preclude for English Language Learners. : to make (something) impossible : to prevent (something) from happening.
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misdeednoun  [ C] uk â / ËmÉªsËdiËd / usâ / ËmÉªsËdiËd / formal There is no question of this being a punishment for some past misdeed for which, for example, a fine would be appropriate.
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- Definition. Act or course of deception, an intentional concealment, omission, or perversion of truth, to (1) gain unlawful or unfair advantage, (2) induce another to part with some valuable item or surrender a legal right, or (3) inflict injury in some manner.
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- We are warned from God's Word about defrauding one another. The Greek meaning of the word defraud in 1st Thessalonians 4:6 is to take advantage of; to make a gain.. We are NOT to take advantage of anyone. Notice that God warns us not to defraud anyone IN ANY MATTER.. This includes ALL types of wrong doing.
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Forgery Laws What is forgery? Forgery is defined as the creation, altering, forging, or imitating of any document with the intent to defraud another person. Making a signature without authorization or causing another person to fraudulently sign a document are also covered under forgery laws.
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tamper (ˈtæmpə) vb (intr) 1. (usually foll by with) to interfere or meddle. 2. to use corrupt practices such as bribery or blackmail. 3. (usually foll by with) to attempt to influence or corrupt, esp by bribery: to tamper with the jury.
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dishonour vb (tr) 1. to treat with disrespect. 2. (Banking & Finance) to fail or refuse to pay (a cheque, bill of exchange, etc) 3. to cause the disgrace of (a woman) by seduction or rape. n. 4. a lack of honour or respect. 5. a state of shame or disgrace.
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deception variable noun. Deception is the act of deceiving someone or the state of being deceived by someone. He admitted conspiring to obtain property by deception. You've been the victim of a rather cruel deception.
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fraud (frôd) n. 1. A deception practiced in order to induce another to give up possession of property or surrender a right. 2. A piece of trickery; a trick.