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Definition of fraudulence

fraudulence

/ˈfrɔː.dʒə.ləns/
fraud · u · lence
Adverb:fraudulently
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Plural:fraudulences
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Adjective:fraudulent
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• noun

1

The quality, state, or practice of being fraudulent; deliberate deceitfulness or dishonesty intended for unfair or unlawful gain.

Example

"The regulatory inquiry exposed widespread fraudulence in the company's financial reporting."

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• Nearby Words

frau
fraud
fraudster
fraudulence
fraudulent
fraudulently
fraught

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French or directly from Latin fraudulentia ('deceitfulness, disposition to cheat'), derived from fraudulentus ('deceitful') and the root noun fraus ('deceit, injury, fraud').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fraudulence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fraudulence
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