fraudulent speech
[/frɔːˈdʒʊlənt spiːtʃ/]
nounpl: fraudulent speeches
discurso fraudulento
1. Speech or oral communication intended to deceive, mislead, or misrepresent facts to obtain an unlawful advantage or cause harm
The defendant was charged with fraudulent speech when he misrepresented the properties of the investment to potential buyers.
O réu foi acusado de discurso fraudulento quando ele deturpou as características do investimento para possíveis compradores.
2. Deliberately false or deceptive statements made verbally with intent to commit fraud
Her fraudulent speech about the company's financial status violated securities laws.
Seu discurso fraudulento sobre a situação financeira da empresa violou as leis de valores mobiliários.
3. In legal contexts, oral misrepresentation that constitutes fraud or deceptive trade practices
The court found that the salesman's fraudulent speech constituted consumer fraud.
O tribunal constatou que o discurso fraudulento do vendedor constituía fraude do consumidor.
Fraudulent speech is a serious legal matter in both Brazilian and American contexts, often prosecuted under consumer protection, securities, and fraud laws. In Brazil, cases are typically handled by the Ministério Público (Public Prosecutor's Office), while in the USA, federal agencies like the FTC and SEC actively prosecute such cases. The term carries significant legal weight and is associated with criminal liability in both countries.
NYC Slang
con artist's pitch; smooth talk / BS
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