fraudulence fraudulence /ˈfrɔːdjuləns/

noun

1. Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage  ( dupery , fraudulence , hoax , fraud , humbug , put-on [Informal, N. American] )
   something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
    The businessman was arrested for committing a major financial fraud.
   The businessman was arrested for committing a major financial fraud.
   
   
2. The quality of being fraudulent  ( fraudulence , deceit )
   the quality of being fraudulent
   
3. A fraudulent or duplicitous representation  ( duplicity , fraudulence )
   a fraudulent or duplicitous representation