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pious fraud

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How to pronounce pious fraud

noun

Say it like: Pio-ws -frau-d

The correct spelling is pious fraud. An act of innocent deceit, technically using the methods of a fraudster but for an honest, honorable purpose. For example: "White lies are verbal cases of pious fraud."

Usage Examples

White lies are verbal cases of pious fraud.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An act of innocent deceit, technically using the methods of a fraudster but for an honest, honorable purpose.
  2. 2.A person involved in such a fraud.

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