extrinsic fraud
- noun
- /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk frɔd/
- Specialized
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fraude extrínseca
- The defendant alleged extrinsic fraud occurred, depriving him of a chance to present his case.
Examples
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Unlike intrinsic fraud, extrinsic fraud involves deception that prevents a fair trial.
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The court may set aside a judgment if it was obtained through extrinsic fraud.
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The court ruled that the case involved extrinsic fraud.
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Many victims of extrinsic fraud do not realize their rights were violated.
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The plaintiff proved that the verdict was tainted by extrinsic fraud, limiting her ability to argue her case in court.
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After uncovering evidence of extrinsic fraud, the judge allowed a retrial to ensure justice was served.
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Many individuals affected by extrinsic fraud were unaware that their legal rights had been compromised during the previous trial.
Synonyms
A dishonest act that stops a person from knowing their rights or having a fair chance at trial
Antonyms
- Jargon
A dishonest act using false statements, fake documents, or lying under oath to mislead a court
Surface Forms
Morphology
A B1 learner who knows 'extrinsic' (external, not inherent) and 'fraud' (deceptive act) could infer this refers to fraud of an external nature, so there is some compositional clue. However, the precise legal sense — fraud that prevents a party from knowing rights or from a fair opportunity at trial — is a specialist, non-obvious nuance that goes beyond the literal meanings, so the expression is only partially predictable.
Etymology
Extrinsic fraud comes from the idea that extrinsic means 'outside' and fraud means a 'trick'. Imagine someone hiding papers or keeping a person away from court so they cannot speak. So extrinsic fraud means a trick done 'outside' the courtroom that stops someone from having a fair chance in court.
