Deceiver

/dɪˈsiːvɚ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A person who intentionally misleads or commits fraud, often relevant in contexts of misrepresentation or fraud claims.
    The court found the defendant a deceiver who misled the plaintiff about the property.

Forms

  • deceivers

Commentary

The term 'deceiver' is primarily used in legal contexts involving fraud or misrepresentation; drafting should clarify intent to mislead for establishing liability.

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