SINCE 1828
benami
adjective
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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