Unauthorized Use of Credit Cards
/ˌʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd juːs ʌv ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrdz/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal or fraudulent use of another person's credit card information without permission to make unauthorized purchases or obtain funds.
The defendant was charged with unauthorized use of credit cards after several fraudulent purchases were traced to him.
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- unauthorized use of credit cards
- unauthorized use of credit card
- unauthorized uses of credit cards
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Commentary
Often prosecuted under statutes specifically addressing credit card fraud; careful definition of authorization is critical in legal drafting.
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