Masquerading
/ˈmæs.kəˌreɪ.dɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of falsely assuming a different identity to deceive or commit fraud.
The defendant was charged with masquerading to gain unauthorized access to confidential data.
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Commentary
Often used in criminal law contexts to describe deceptive acts involving identity misrepresentation.
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