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fraudulently

American  
[fraw-juh-luhnt-lee] / ˈfrɔ dʒə lənt li /

adverb

  1. in a dishonest and misleading way.


Example Sentences

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Its real estate arm faces a charge of fraudulently issuing securities.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Prosecutors allege Smith-Griffin fraudulently obtained nearly $10 million from AllHere’s investors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

About 90% of those proceeds were obtained fraudulently, the SFO said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Mr Castleton wants that settlement to be set aside, alleging it was fraudulently obtained involving "sharp practice" by the Post Office.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Forge′man; Forg′er, one who forges or makes one guilty of forgery; Forg′ery, fraudulently making or altering any writing: that which is forged or counterfeited.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various