Definition

The state or quality of being dishonest or deceiving others, often for personal gain.

Example

The company was accused of fraudulence after it was discovered they had falsified their financial records.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent scandal involving that company?

Yes, it’s surprising how much fraudulence was happening behind the scenes.

Right? I can't believe they thought they could get away with it.

It just goes to show how important it is to be honest in business.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fraudulence → It is formed from "fraud" (from Latin "fraus", meaning deceit or trickery) and the suffix "-ulence" (meaning characterized by or full of). The word "fraudulence" refers to the quality or state of being deceitful or fraudulent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fraud' as deceit and '-ulence' as being full of that deceit — that's why fraudulence means being full of trickery.

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