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Deception

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001496

The act of misleading someone through misrepresentation, concealment, or trickery, often with the intent to induce them to act against their own interest. In law, deception is a key element in offenses such as fraud, false pretenses, and some forms of theft. The presence of deception can elevate a civil wrong to a criminal offense, depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001496
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "The act of misleading someone through misrepresentation, concealment, or trickery, often with the intent to induce them to act against their own interest. In law, deception is a key element in offenses such as fraud, false pretenses, and some forms of theft. The presence of deception can elevate a civil wrong to a criminal offense, depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/deception/"
}

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