be·na·mi
| \ bə-ˈnä-mē \
variants:
or less commonly benamee \
bə-ˈnä-mē
\
Definition of benami
: made, held, done, or transacted in the name of (another person)
—used in Hindu law to designate a transaction, contract, or property that is made or held under a name that is fictitious or is that of a third party who holds as ostensible owner for the principal or beneficial owner
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“Benami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benami. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.
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