Fraudulent-Document
/ˈfrɔːdʒələnt ˈdɒkjʊmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A document created, altered, or used with intent to deceive or defraud another party.
The defendant was charged with using a fraudulent document to secure a loan.
- (adj.) Relating to or characterized by falsified or deceptive documents.
The court rejected the evidence because it was found to be fraudulent-document evidence.
Forms
- fraudulent-documents
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Commentary
This term primarily appears as a noun referring to the actual deceptive instrument but can be adjectivally used to describe evidence or acts involving such documents.
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