Meanings
nounconstructive fraud (countable and uncountable, plural constructive frauds)
plural constructive frauds
- countableuncountablelawA 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.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouncomprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence
Similar
legal fraud
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APA
constructive fraud. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/constructive%20fraud
MLA
“constructive fraud.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/constructive%20fraud. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “constructive fraud,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/constructive%20fraud.
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