in fraudem legis

Definition of "in fraudem legis"
  1. An act done to bypass or dodge the established regulations of law
How to use "in fraudem legis" in a sentence
  1. The accounting practices of the company were done in fraudem legis, intentionally avoiding tax laws.
  2. If they sold the property under these conditions, it could be seen as acting in fraudem legis to evade creditor rights.
  3. Engaging in financial transactions for the purpose of evading probate is considered an act in fraudem legis.
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