fraudulent

The definition of fraudulent is deceitful, or something done or gained by fraud.

(adjective)

An example of fraudulent is someone lying about the amount of their income on their taxes; this is called fraudulent reporting.

See fraudulent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME < OFr < L fraudulentus < fraus, fraud

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See fraudulent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Engaging in fraud; deceitful.
Characterized by, constituting, or gained by fraud: fraudulent business practices.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin fraudulentus

Origin: , from fraus, fraud-, deceit

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