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nonfraudulent

nonfraudulent

6.1
Honest and shows no cheating or lying
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈfrɔːdʒʊlənt/
translation icon : no fraudulento
  • The company's financial statements were verified to be nonfraudulent, ensuring investors could trust the information provided.

Examples

  • Inferences of wrongdoing must be "cogent, and at least as compelling as any opposing inference of nonfraudulent intent."

    Academic text (2009)
  • During that period, Guatemala did experience a transition pacted between civilian and military elites and did hold elections that were considered "free and fair" (nonfraudulent), as well as competitive.

    Academic text (2000)
  • She was relieved to find that the contract was nonfraudulent, allowing her to proceed with the deal without concerns.

  • The committee reported that all transactions were nonfraudulent, reflecting a commitment to transparency and honesty.

Synonyms

legit
vsnonfraudulent
  • Informal
132 7.7

Real and legal, for example a job or website

is a more formal term focused on absence of fraud and legal correctness
uncorrupt
vsnonfraudulent
1 5.3

Honest and unwilling to take bribes

focuses on legality and lack of fraudulent acts rather than general morality
nondeceptive
vsnonfraudulent
5.1

Not trying to trick people and telling the truth

focuses on legal legitimacy and lack of deceit rather than just truthfulness
incorrupt
vsnonfraudulent
7.9

A person or group that is honest and does not take bribes

is about lawful honesty and absence of deception rather than moral purity

Antonyms

128 2.5

Likely to lie or cheat to get something for yourself

90 6.5

Trying to trick people to get their money

How Honest

honest
1.0
legitimate
602 4.2
nonfraudulent
6.1
suspicious
300 2.7
fraudulent
90 6.5

Surface Forms

nonfraudulent positive

Morphology

nonfraudulent = fraudulent (transparent) = non + fraud + ulent

Formed by adding the negative prefix 'non-' to the adjective 'fraudulent', so the negation is directly interpretable by learners.

Etymology

Nonfraudulent is made from the prefix non- meaning 'not' and fraud meaning 'trick' or 'deceit'. So nonfraudulent means 'not deceptive', honest or legitimate.