fraudulent design

[frɔːˈdʒʊlənt dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: fraudulent designs
design fraudulento
1. A deceptive or dishonest plan, scheme, or intent to commit fraud or deceive others through intentional misrepresentation
The architect was accused of fraudulent design to overcharge clients for unnecessary modifications.
O arquiteto foi acusado de design fraudulento para cobrar clientes a mais por modificações desnecessárias.
2. In legal contexts, a deliberately misleading or dishonest design or pattern intended to defraud or trick someone
The investigation revealed a fraudulent design in the contract to hide unfavorable terms from investors.
A investigação revelou um design fraudulento no contrato para ocultar termos desfavoráveis dos investidores.
3. A scheme or strategy created with the express purpose of committing fraud or deception
The company's fraudulent design involved fake testimonials and inflated performance metrics.
O design fraudulento da empresa envolvia depoimentos falsos e métricas de desempenho inflacionadas.
This term is primarily used in legal, business, and financial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in commercial law disputes and consumer protection cases. In the USA, it is commonly found in fraud litigation, regulatory investigations, and corporate scandals. The phrase carries serious legal implications and is typically used when discussing deliberate deception for financial gain.
NYC Slang
con game; hustle; scam
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fraudulent schemedeceptive plandishonest designdeceitful strategyfraudulent intent
Antonyms / Antônimos
honest designtransparent planlegitimate schemeforthright strategy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
design fraudulento
Standard term used in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
design fraudulento
Commonly used in commercial and financial disputes
Rio de Janeiro
design fraudulento
Used in legal proceedings and business contexts
Portugal
design fraudulento
Similar usage in Portuguese legal terminology

Related Words

frauddeceptionschememisrepresentationdishonestydeceitembezzlement

Related Idioms & Phrases

under false pretenses
with intent to defraud
part of a larger scheme
deliberate misrepresentation
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