Word
fraudulently
Phoneticsfraud·u·lent·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹɔduɫəntɫi/
UK/fɹˈɔːdjʊləntli/
Definition
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.
Examples
“He signed the contract fraudulently.”
“The company was caught fraudulently claiming tax deductions for expenses that never actually occurred.”
“The investigation revealed that the suspect had fraudulently obtained a passport using forged documents to facilitate his escape across the border.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“He said: "The government would do far better to beef up law enforcement and have tougher sentences for the minority who fraudulently rip off customers.” “These included misuse of funds, fundraising fraud, illegally taking public deposits, illegally extending loans, fraudulently issuing securities and bribery.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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