constructive fraud

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Noun[edit]

constructive fraud (countable and uncountable, plural constructive frauds)

  1. (law) A legal fiction describing a situation where an individual or entity gained an unfair advantage over another by deceitful or unfair methods; however, intent does not need to be shown.

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