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noun
A legal fiction describing a situation where an individual or entity gained an unfair advantage over another by deceitful or unfair methods; however, intent does not need to be shown.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: legal fraud
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fraud
Narrower terms: fraud in law
History
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