in fraudem legis

adverb

in frau·​dem le·​gis
in-ˈfrȯ-dəm-ˈlē-jis, -ˈfrau̇-dem-ˈlā-gēs
: in circumvention of the rules of law

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“In fraudem legis.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/in%20fraudem%20legis. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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