Falseness
/ˈfɔːlsnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being false, including inaccuracy, untruthfulness, or deceitfulness in a legal context.
The falseness of the witness's statement was central to the fraud case.
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Falseness often pertains to the truthfulness of evidence or statements in legal proceedings and may affect credibility or liability.
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