fraudulent justification
[frɔːdʒələnt dʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: fraudulent justifications / justificativas fraudulentas
justificativa fraudulenta
1. A false, deceptive, or dishonest explanation or reason provided to conceal illegal activity, misconduct, or wrongdoing
The company submitted fraudulent justifications for the missing funds in their financial report.
A empresa apresentou justificativas fraudulentas para os fundos desaparecidos em seu relatório financeiro.
2. In legal contexts, a deliberately misleading defense or explanation presented to a court or authority to evade responsibility
The defendant's fraudulent justification for his absence was quickly exposed by the prosecutor.
A justificativa fraudulenta do réu para sua ausência foi rapidamente exposta pelo promotor.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, the term 'justificativa fraudulenta' is frequently used in corruption investigations and financial audits. In the USA, this phrase appears often in legal proceedings and corporate governance discussions. Both cultures recognize this concept as a serious offense that can result in criminal charges.
NYC Slang
bogus excuse / BS explanation
Related Idioms & Phrases
to cook up a fraudulent justification
a paper-thin fraudulent justification
a transparent fraudulent justification
armação de justificativa fraudulenta (Brazilian Portuguese)
dar uma de fraudulento (Brazilian Portuguese - to give a fraudulent explanation)
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