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fraudulently

adv.
C1 Advanced US //ˈfɹɔduɫəntɫi// UK //fɹˈɔːdjʊləntli// fraud·u·lent·ly

adv. in a way that is dishonest or illegal. You use this to describe someone who lies or cheats to get money or power.

adv. in a manner that is dishonest, deceptive, or illegal. Often describes the act of obtaining something through false pretences or the use of forged documents.


SIMPLE

He signed the contract fraudulently.

CONTEXTUAL

The company was caught fraudulently claiming tax deductions for expenses that never actually occurred.

COMPLEX

The investigation revealed that the suspect had fraudulently obtained a passport using forged documents to facilitate his escape across the border.

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