fraud in the factum
n · noun
Simple meaning
Fraud that arises from a disparity between the instrument intended to be executed and the instrument actually executed.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
frawdihnthuhfaktuhmSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɹɔdɪnðəfæktəm
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
n
A type of fraud where misrepresentation causes one to enter a transaction without accurately realizing the risks, duties, or obligations incurred.
noun
Fraud that arises from a disparity between the instrument intended to be executed and the instrument actually executed; e.g., leading someone to sign the wrong contract
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This meaning: A type of fraud where misrepresentation causes one to enter a transaction without accurately realizing the risks, duties, or obligations incurred.
Used this way, fraud in the factum is a specialist word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It turns up most in ethics or values and technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
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