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deceit

UK
/dɪˈsiːt/
US
/dɪˈsit/

Translations

deceitnoun
deceits
pl
His deceit was uncovered when the true financial records were revealed.
Sa tromperie a été découverte lorsque les véritables documents financiers ont été révélés.
dolDroit.
The company was found liable for deceit after presenting falsified safety reports.
L'entreprise a été reconnue responsable de dol après avoir प्रस्तुतé de faux rapports de sécurité.
Additional translations
duplicitéS'emploie surtout pour la qualité ou l'attitude d'une personne.
fourberieSoutenu.
Synonyms
deception
fraud
dishonesty
trickery
duplicity
misrepresentation
subterfuge
chicanery
deceitadjective
UK
/dɪˈsiːt/
US
/dɪˈsit/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote connection with deceit, e.g., 'deceit tactics'.
dolosifDroit.
The shareholders filed deceit claims against the executives.
Les actionnaires ont intenté une action dolosive contre les dirigeants.
Additional translations
frauduleuxPlus général; peut remplacer l'adjectif dans un contexte non strictement juridique.

Definitions

deceitnoun
The act of concealing or misrepresenting the truth to mislead or trick someone.
His deceit was uncovered when the true financial records were revealed.
A dishonest action or trick.
The deceit involved in the scam was more elaborate than anyone had anticipated.
The quality or characteristic of being deceitful; dishonesty.
There was an air of deceit in all his dealings.
Law: a tort arising from intentional fraudulent misrepresentation that results in damage to another party.
The company was found liable for deceit after presenting falsified safety reports.
deceitadjective
Attributive use of the noun: relating to, involving, or characterized by deceit, especially when placed before another noun.
The shareholders filed deceit claims against the executives.
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