fraudulent practice
Frequency: 6.98.8 per million words
A dishonest method of conducting business or other activities.
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Examples (10)
- The regulator condemned the company's fraudulent practice of inflating invoices.
- Engaging in any fraudulent practice can lead to criminal charges.
- Auditors uncovered a fraudulent practice that misled investors for years.
- She refused to take part in a fraudulent practice, even under pressure.
- The court ruled that the hidden fees were a fraudulent practice.
- We tightened controls to prevent the fraudulent practice of double billing.
- Whistleblowers reported a fraudulent practice during the procurement process.
- The training explains how to spot a fraudulent practice in online marketplaces.
- Their apology admitted a fraudulent practice but denied intent to deceive.
- Legislators introduced penalties for any fraudulent practice in advertising.