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fraudfeasor (frawd-fee-z<<schwa>>r). A person who has committed fraud. — Also termed defrauder.[Blacks Law 8th]

fraude (frawd). [French] Civil law. Fraud committed in performing a contract. Cf. DOL.[Blacks Law 8th]

fraudare (fraw-dair-ee), vb. [Latin] Roman law. To defraud.[Blacks Law 8th]

fraud, badge of.See BADGE OF FRAUD.[Blacks Law 8th]

fraud,n.1. A knowing misrepresentation of the truth or concealment of a material fact to induce another to act to his or her detriment. • Fraud is usu. a tort, but in some cases (esp. when the conduct is willful) it may be a crime. — Also termed intentional fraud. [Cases: Fraud 1, 3, 16.] 2.…

fratricide (fra-tr<<schwa>>-sId orfray-).1. The killing of one’s brother or sister. 2. One who has killed one’s brother or sister. Cf. SORORICIDE. — fratricidal,adj.[Blacks Law 8th]

fratriage (fra-tree-ij orfray-).Hist. 1. A younger brother’s portion of his father’s estate, received as an inheritance. • Under feudal law, even though the land was from the father’s estate, the younger brother was bound to pay homage to the older brother. 2. A portion of an inheritance given to coheirs. — Also termed fratriagium.[Blacks Law…

fratres conjurati (fray-treez kon-j<<schwa>>-ray-tI). [Latin “sworn brothers”] Hist. Sworn brothers or companions for the defense of their sovereign or for other purposes.[Blacks Law 8th]

frater uterinus.See FRATER.[Blacks Law 8th]

frater nutricius.See FRATER.[Blacks Law 8th]