Conning
/ˈkɒnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of deceiving or tricking someone, often for fraud or wrongful gain.
The defendant was charged with conning elderly victims out of their savings.
Forms
- con
- conns
- conned
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Commentary
Typically used in criminal law contexts involving deceit; drafting should clarify the fraudulent intent to distinguish from innocent mistake.
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