Definition of Defraud. Meaning of Defraud. Synonyms of Defraud

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Definition of Defraud

Defraud
Defraud De*fraud", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Defrauded; p. pr. & vb. n. Defrauding.] [L. defraudare; de- + fraudare to cheat, fr. fraus, fraudis, fraud: cf. OF. defrauder. See Fraud.] To deprive of some right, interest, or property, by a deceitful device; to withhold from wrongfully; to injure by embezzlement; to cheat; to overreach; as, to defraud a servant, or a creditor, or the state; -- with of before the thing taken or withheld. We have defrauded no man. --2 Cor. vii. 2. Churches seem injured and defrauded of their rights. --Hooker.

Meaning of Defraud from wikipedia

- fraud in a court of law is often said to be difficult as the intention to defraud is the key element in question. As such, proving fraud comes with a "greater...
- Defrauding an innkeeper is a crime that involves not paying for food or lodging which was obtained under false pretenses with intent to defraud the owner...
- electronic (e.g., a phone, a telegram, a fax, or the Internet) mail system to defraud another, and are U.S. federal crimes. Jurisdiction is claimed by the federal...
- Conspiracy to defraud is an offence under the common law of England and Wales and Northern Ireland. The standard definition of a conspiracy to defraud was provided...
- contract with Lao Gan Ma Company and signed a false contract with Tencent to defraud Tencent of advertising fees related to video game SpeedDrifters through...
- A scam, or a confidence trick, is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust. Confidence tricks exploit victims using a combination...
- National Australia Bank (abbreviated NAB, branded nab) is one of the four largest financial institutions in Australia (colloquially referred to as "The...
- American phrase for the illegal act of "defrauding an innkeeper” or failing to pay for services with the intent to defraud the owner of a hotel, restaurant,...
- Conspiracy against the United States, or conspiracy to defraud the United States, is a federal offense in the United States of America under 18 U.S.C...
- authorities for operating the business as a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud investors and patients. Holmes was found guilty and sentenced to 11 years...