Deceit
/dɪˈsiːt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of intentionally misleading or lying to another person.
He was charged with deceit for falsifying documents.
- (n.) A false representation made to gain an unfair advantage.
The contract was invalidated due to deceit by the buyer.
Forms
- deceits
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote fraudulent misrepresentation; precise language is important to distinguish from general dishonesty.
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