Chicanery
/ˈkɪkəˌnɛri/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of trickery or subterfuge to achieve a legal or financial advantage.
The contract was voided due to the plaintiff's chicanery during negotiations.
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Commentary
Chicanery often implies deliberate manipulation or deception, useful to highlight unethical conduct in contracts or litigation.
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