Concealment
/kənˈsiːlmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of hiding or keeping information or facts secret, especially to deceive.
The defendant was charged with concealment of evidence during the trial.
- (n.) In insurance law, failure to disclose a material fact that affects the risk under the policy.
The insurer voided the policy due to concealment of the insured’s prior accidents.
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving fraud or insurance, concealment denotes an intentional withholding of material information.
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