Fraudulence
(noun)
- The quality or condition of being fraudulent; dishonesty.
- A fraudulent act or piece of deception.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from french fraudulence, from frauduleux, from fraude, from latin fraud- 'deceit'.
Examples:
- The fraudulence of the investment scheme was uncovered by the authorities.
- The fraudulence of the salesman's claims was evident to everyone in the room.
- She was accused of fraudulence for faking her credentials.
- The fraudulence of the company was exposed by a group of investigative journalists.
- The court found the defendant guilty of fraudulence and sentenced him to prison.