dishonesty
Sign in to saveDishonesty is acting without honesty. The term describes acts which are meant to deceive, cheat, or mislead.
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Dishonesty is acting without honesty. The term describes acts which are meant to deceive, cheat, or mislead.
Dishonesty is a basic feature of most offences defined in criminal law, such as fraud, which relates to the illicit acquisition, conversion, or disposal of property, tangible or intangible.
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