constructive fraud
constructive fraud · constructive frauds
A legal fiction describing a situation where an individual or entity gained an unfair…A legal fiction describing a situation where an individual or entity gained an unfair advantage over another by deceitful or unfair methods; however, intent does not need to be shown.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A legal fiction describing a situation where an individual or entity gained an unfair advantage over another by deceitful or unfair methods; however, intent does not need to be shown.
More definitions
- comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence
Forms
plural: constructive frauds| Singular | constructive fraud |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence:legal fraud
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable