Fraudulence

fraudulent (ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt)

—*adj*
1.	acting with or having the intent to deceive
2.	relating to or proceeding from fraud or dishonest action

[C15: from Latin fraudulentus deceitful]

'fraudulence

—n

'fraudulency

—n

'fraudulently

—*adv*

fraudulent (ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt)

—*adj*
1.	acting with or having the intent to deceive
2.	relating to or proceeding from fraud or dishonest action

[C15: from Latin fraudulentus deceitful]

'fraudulence

—n

'fraudulency

—n

'fraudulently

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

fraudulent

early 15c., from O.Fr. fraudulent, from L. fraudulentus, from fraud- (see fraud). Related: Fraudulently.

Example sentences

He went through childhood with a sense of fraudulence.

However, within the last few months, some irregularities and fraudulence have been discovered.

His brutality and fraudulence have become so plain for all to see that neighbours who once defended him are changing their tune.

It is the wealth of nations, and also their fraudulence and malice and vainglory.

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"The trouble with kingdoms of heaven on earth is that they're liable to come to pass, and then their fraudulence is apparent for all to see. We need a kingdom of heaven in Heaven, if only because it can't be realised."

-Malcolm Muggeridge