Fraudulently

/ˈfrɔːdʒələntli/ adverb

Definition

In a fraudulent manner; by means of deception, dishonesty, or intent to deceive.

Etymology

From 'fraudulent' (Latin 'fraudulentus', deceitful) + '-ly' (in the manner of). The adverb modifies actions to indicate fraudulent intent or execution.

Kelly Says

'Fraudulently' is the dominant adverb form in modern legal and business language—it appears hundreds of times more often than 'fraudfully,' showing how one derived form completely displaced another.

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