Fronts
Definitions
- (n.) Entities or individuals that act as intermediaries to conceal the true originators of transactions or ownership, often in contexts of illicit activities or regulatory evasion.
The authorities uncovered fronts used to launder money from illegal operations.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of front.
She fronts the company in legal matters while the owners remain anonymous.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "fronts" frequently refers to entities employed to obscure actual ownership or control, a concept critical in anti-money laundering and fraud detection laws.
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