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Examples of fraudulent in a Sentence
Corrupt leaders were chosen in a fraudulent election.
fraudulent use of a credit card
the victim of a fraudulent scheme
Recent Examples on the Web
Kenworthy said successful campaigns often attract significant scrutiny, especially as fraudulent fundraisers for a wide range of causes have become more common.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Officials said officers made contact with the female suspect, who was attempting to cash a fraudulent check and fled in a black Jeep Wrangler when approached.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Block is required to pay a minimum amount of $75 million and up to $120 million in refunds to consumers victimized by fraudulent transactions who did not receive refunds they were entitled to, as well as to those whose unauthorized transfers were not adequately investigated by Cash App.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
It is intended to streamline the removal of individuals who are deemed inadmissible under specific grounds, primarily for lacking proper documentation or for using fraudulent means to enter the country.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of fraudulent was
in the 15th century
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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudulent. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
fraudulent
adjective
fraud·u·lent
ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt
: based on or done by fraud
fraudulently
adverb
fraudulentness
noun
Legal Definition
fraudulent
adjective
fraud·u·lent
: characterized by, based on, or done by fraud compare deceptive, false, misleading
fraudulently
adverb
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