defraud — de·fraud /di frȯd/ vt: to deprive of something by fraud de·fraud·er n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. defraud … Law dictionary
intent — in·tent /in tent/ n 1: the act or fact of intending: as a: the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act – called also criminal intent; compare knowledge, mens rea … Law dictionary
intent — ▪ I. intent in‧tent 1 [ɪnˈtent] noun [uncountable] 1. an intention: intent to do something • The two software companies have signed a letter of intent to merge. see also declaration of intent … Financial and business terms
intent — n. & adj. n. (usu. without article) intention; a purpose (with intent to defraud; my intent to reach the top; with evil intent). adj. 1 (usu. foll. by on) a resolved; bent; determined (was intent on succeeding). b attentively occupied (intent on… … Useful english dictionary
defraud — To make a misrepresentation of an existing material fact, knowing it to be false or making it recklessly without regard to whether it is true or false, intending one to rely and under circumstances in which such person does rely to his damage. To … Black's law dictionary
defraud — To make a misrepresentation of an existing material fact, knowing it to be false or making it recklessly without regard to whether it is true or false, intending one to rely and under circumstances in which such person does rely to his damage. To … Black's law dictionary
Conspiracy to defraud — is an offence under the common law of England and Wales and Northern Ireland. Contents 1 England and Wales 1.1 Relationship to statutory conspiracy etc 1.2 Incitement to conspire … Wikipedia
criminal intent — The intent to commit a crime; malice, as evidenced by a criminal act; an intent to deprive or defraud the true owner of his property. Includes those consequences which represent the very purpose for which an act is done, regardless of the… … Black's law dictionary
criminal intent — The intent to commit a crime; malice, as evidenced by a criminal act; an intent to deprive or defraud the true owner of his property. Includes those consequences which represent the very purpose for which an act is done, regardless of the… … Black's law dictionary
burning to defraud insurer — The criminal offense of burning with intent to injure or defraud an insurer. An offense related to arson but distinct in the fact that the property destroyed is that of the accused. 5 Am J2d Arson § 2 … Ballentine's law dictionary
