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Meaning of pious fraud | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

“White lies are verbal cases of pious fraud.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

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