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fraud [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Law of Obligations (civil law)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fraud
1, record 1, English, fraud
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- principal fraud 2, record 1, English, principal%20fraud
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intentional perversion of truth for the purpose of inducing another in reliance upon it to part with some valuable thing belonging to him or to surrender a legal right ... 3, record 1, English, - fraud
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des obligations (droit civil)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dol
1, record 1, French, dol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dol principal 2, record 1, French, dol%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre visant à induire quelqu'un en erreur en vue de l'amener à contracter sur la base de cette erreur. 2, record 1, French, - dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«dol». Tromperie émanant d'un des contractants grâce à laquelle l'acte juridique a été conclu; acte par lequel le débiteur tente de se soustraire par une manœuvre frauduleuse à l'exécution de son obligation. 3, record 1, French, - dol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de obligaciones (derecho civil)
- Derecho de contratos (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dolo
1, record 1, Spanish, dolo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dolo civil 2, record 1, Spanish, dolo%20civil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dolo: ... maquinación o artificio del que se sirve uno de los contratantes para engañar al otro. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dolo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El concepto de dolo es estricto; intención, voluntad, malicia, propósito específico de producir el daño, o si se quiere, de engañar. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dolo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dolo y dolo civil: Expresiones y contexto reproducidos del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 3, record 1, Spanish, - dolo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fraud
1, record 2, English, fraud
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- intentional fraud 2, record 2, English, intentional%20fraud
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knowing misrepresentation of the truth or concealment of a material fact to induce another to act to his or her detriment. 2, record 2, English, - fraud
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"fraud". Every one who, by deceit, falsehood or other fraudulent means, whether or not it is a false pretence within the meaning of this Act, defrauds the public or any person, whether ascertained or not, of any property, money or valuable security ... 3, record 2, English, - fraud
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fraud is usually a tort but in some cases (especially when the conduct is willful) it may be a crime. 2, record 2, English, - fraud
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fraude
1, record 2, French, fraude
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fraude intentionnelle 2, record 2, French, fraude%20intentionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quiconque, par supercherie, mensonge ou autre moyen dolosif, constituant ou non un faux semblant au sens de la présente loi, frustre le public ou toute personne déterminée ou non, de quelque bien, argent ou valeur [...] 3, record 2, French, - fraude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il était plutôt allégué la fraude intentionnelle et délibérée, ainsi que le complot, le «racket» (intimidation) et le fait d'avoir intentionnellement aidé et encouragé autrui à commettre des actes frauduleux. 2, record 2, French, - fraude
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie du ministère du Solliciteur général. 4, record 2, French, - fraude
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude
1, record 2, Spanish, fraude
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fraude: Término reproducido del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 2, record 2, Spanish, - fraude
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fraud
1, record 3, English, fraud
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intentional deception resulting in injury to another as when a person makes false statements, conceals or omits material facts. A false statement is fraudulent if it is made knowingly. Without believing it to be true, or carelessly stated, without regard for the truth. 2, record 3, English, - fraud
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fraude
1, record 3, French, fraude
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fraude : Recommandation du Comité d'uniformisation des règles de procédure civile dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 3, French, - fraude
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de ilícitos civiles (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude
1, record 3, Spanish, fraude
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-10-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
- Government Accounting
- Offences and crimes
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fraud
1, record 4, English, fraud
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- accounting fraud 2, record 4, English, accounting%20fraud
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A misstatement of financial information, with an intent to deceive, involving misappropriation of assets or intentional misrepresentations of financial information either to conceal misappropriation of assets or for other purposes. 3, record 4, English, - fraud
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "error." 4, record 4, English, - fraud
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
- Comptabilité publique
- Infractions et crimes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fraude
1, record 4, French, fraude
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fraude comptable 2, record 4, French, fraude%20comptable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte commis avec l'intention de tromper. 3, record 4, French, - fraude
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En comptabilité, la fraude comporte soit des détournements, soit la présentation erronée de renseignements financiers dans le but de dissimuler les détournements ou à d'autres fins, par des moyens comme la manipulation, la falsification ou la modification de comptes, de journaux ou de documents, la suppression de renseignements, d'opérations ou de documents, la comptabilisation d'opérations fictives et l'application fautive des principes comptables. 3, record 4, French, - fraude
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comparer avec «erreur». 4, record 4, French, - fraude
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad
- Contabilidad pública
- Infracciones y crímenes
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fraude
1, record 4, Spanish, fraude
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- defraudación 2, record 4, Spanish, defraudaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actuación engañosa e inexacta conscientemente realizada en perjuicio de un tercero, que produce generalmente un daño de carácter económico. 3, record 4, Spanish, - fraude
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parece probable que el fraude, la malversación y el uso de información privilegiada sean más frecuentes en negocios y mercados rentables y de rápido crecimiento, porque ahí es donde están las oportunidades de ganar dinero. 4, record 4, Spanish, - fraude
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fraud
1, record 5, English, fraud
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A misrepresentation made recklessly without belief in its truth to induce another person to act. 2, record 5, English, - fraud
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fraud is most common in the buying or selling of property, including real estate, personal property, and intangible property, such as stocks, bonds, and copyrights. State and federal statutes criminalize fraud, but not all cases rise to the level of criminality. Prosecutors have discretion in determining which cases to pursue. Victims may also seek redress in civil court. 3, record 5, English, - fraud
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fraude
1, record 5, French, fraude
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte accompli de mauvaise foi avec l'intention de porter atteinte aux droits ou aux intérêts d'autrui ou d'échapper à l'application d'une loi. 2, record 5, French, - fraude
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-12-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- civil fraud
1, record 6, English, civil%20fraud
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fraud 1, record 6, English, fraud
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tort arising from a knowing misrepresention, concealment of material fact, or reckless misrepresentation made to induce another to act to his or her detriment. 1, record 6, English, - civil%20fraud
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fraude civile
1, record 6, French, fraude%20civile
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que la magistrature dise qu'elle n'aime pas la mode actuelle d'alléguer la fraude civile, il continue d'y avoir des avantages significatifs à plaider le tort de tromperie comme argument subsidiaire ou concurrent de celui de déclaration inexacte faite par négligence, pour établir la responsabilité. 1, record 6, French, - fraude%20civile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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