Tricking

/ˈtrɪkɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often to gain an unjust advantage.
    The contract was voided due to tricking during negotiations.

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'tricking' often overlaps with fraud and misrepresentation but emphasizes deception in behavior rather than formal elements of contract law.

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