Fraudulence

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Pronunciation: /ˈfrɔːd.jʊ.ləns/

Definitions of fraudulence

noun the quality of being deceitful or dishonest; a tendency to deceive or cheat

Example Sentences

A1 Fraudulence is when someone deceives others for personal gain.

A2 The company was accused of fraudulence for manipulating their financial records.

B1 The investigation revealed a pattern of fraudulence within the organization.

B2 The documentary exposed the fraudulence of the so-called miracle cure.

C1 The elaborate scheme was a testament to the mastermind's fraudulence.

C2 The CEO's reputation was tarnished by the allegations of fraudulence in his business dealings.

Examples of fraudulence in a Sentence

formal The company was accused of fraudulence in their financial statements.

informal I can't believe the fraudulence that was uncovered in the audit.

slang That dude is shady, always up to some fraudulence.

figurative Her smile was a mask for the fraudulence in her words.

Grammatical Forms of fraudulence

plural

fraudulences

comparative

more fraudulent

superlative

most fraudulent

present tense

fraudulences

future tense

will be fraudulent

perfect tense

have been fraudulent

continuous tense

is being fraudulent

singular

fraudulence

positive degree

fraudulent

infinitive

to defraud

gerund

defrauding

participle

fraudulent

Origin and Evolution of fraudulence

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'fraudulence' originated from the Latin word 'fraudulentia', which is derived from the Latin word 'fraudulentus' meaning deceitful.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fraudulence' has maintained its core meaning of deceitfulness and dishonesty, but has also come to encompass a broader range of deceptive practices and behaviors.