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1. ''Contract.''


An untrue statement of fact made by one party to a contract to the other party which induces that other party to enter into the contract.
A materially untrue statement made by one party to a contract to the other party which induces that other party to enter into the contract.




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2. ''Law.''


More generally, false statements or other behaviour designed to create a false impression.
More generally, false statements or other behaviour designed to create a false impression.
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* [[Contract]]
* [[Contract]]
* [[Fraud]]
* [[Fraud]]
* [[Fraudulent misrepresentation]]
* [[Innocent misrepresentation]]
* [[Law]]
* [[Material]]
* [[Misstatement]]
* [[Negligent misrepresentation]]


[[Category:Ethics]]
[[Category:Ethics]]

Revision as of 02:05, 2 July 2021

1. Contract.

A materially untrue statement made by one party to a contract to the other party which induces that other party to enter into the contract.


2. Law.

More generally, false statements or other behaviour designed to create a false impression.


See also