1. the quality or state of being fraudulent; deceit or dishonesty intended to gain an unfair advantage
Usage: uncountable noun; formal register

Examples

• The company was shut down due to the fraudulence of its accounting practices.
• Investigators uncovered evidence of fraudulence in the charity's financial records.
• The contract was voided because of the fraudulence involved in its signing.
• Her claim to the inheritance was rejected on grounds of fraudulence.
• The bank detected fraudulence in the customer's loan application.
• Fraudulence in scientific research undermines public trust in institutions.