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Defraud

usgb/dɪˈfrɔːd/Volume
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Criminal Action

Defraud is a legal term indicating a criminal act of deception to gain financially.

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The director was found to defraud his clients by reporting false earnings.
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Financial Focus

Use 'defraud' when referring to the illegal obtaining of money or property, not just lying.

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An accountant may defraud a firm by transferring funds into a personal account.
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Seriousness

'Defraud' conveys a serious offense with legal consequences, more than a simple lie.

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Scammers who defraud elderly people face severe legal penalties.
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