FRAUD


Meaning of FRAUD in English

[ frɔ:d ]

■ noun

1》 wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

2》 a person or thing intended to deceive.

Derivatives

~ster noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e , from L. fraus , ~- 'deceit, injury'.

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