De fraude
Example: De fraude werd ontdekt tijdens het onderzoek naar de zaak.
Definition
"De fraude" refers to the act of intentionally deceiving someone in order to gain an unfair or unlawful advantage, typically involving financial or legal matters. It is the act of committing fraud, such as in the example phrase where the fraud was discovered during an investigation.
Etymology
The word "de fraude" comes from the Latin word 'fraus,' meaning deceit or injury. Over time, it evolved into the Dutch 'fraude,' maintaining its association with dishonest or illegal acts. Did you know? The term has been used in legal contexts for centuries to describe acts of deception.
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"De fraude" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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