dolose

A lawyer argued the defendant's actions were dolose.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by deceit or fraud: "dolose" describes actions or intentions that are marked by deceit, fraud, or malicious intent, especially in legal contexts. It implies a deliberate effort to cause harm or deceive.
   • Related to criminal intent: In law, "dolose" refers to conduct that is intentionally wrongful or criminal, with a clear purpose to commit an offense or mislead others.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The defendant's dolose actions were proven by the forged documents. (The defendant's deceitful and intentional wrongdoing was demonstrated through falsified papers.)
  • A dolose scheme to defraud investors was uncovered by the authorities. (A fraudulent plan designed to deceive investors was discovered by officials.)
  • The contract was voided due to dolose misrepresentation. (The agreement was invalidated because of intentional and deceptive false statements.)

Advanced Usage

• "dolose intent": a legal term meaning the deliberate purpose to commit a wrongful act.

  • The prosecutor argued that the crime was committed with dolose intent. (The lawyer claimed the offender had a clear and malicious plan to break the law.)

• "dolose behavior": actions that are intentionally harmful or deceptive.

  • The company's dolose behavior led to a major lawsuit. (The firm's dishonest and harmful actions resulted in a legal case.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dolus (noun): the legal concept of fraud, deceit, or malicious intent.

  • The case hinged on proving dolus on the part of the accused. (The trial depended on showing the accused had fraudulent intentions.)

• Dolose (adverb): in a deceitful or fraudulent manner.

  • He acted dolose when he signed the agreement without disclosing the hidden fees. (He behaved dishonestly by not revealing the secret costs.)

Synonyms

• Deceitful: intentionally misleading or dishonest.
• Fraudulent: involving deception for personal gain.
• Malicious: having the intention to cause harm.

Related Idioms

• With malice aforethought: a legal phrase meaning with deliberate intent to harm.

  • The attack was carried out with malice aforethought, showing dolose planning. (The assault was premeditated, indicating a deceptive and harmful plan.)

• In bad faith: acting dishonestly or without sincerity.

  • The negotiation was conducted in bad faith, revealing a dolose approach. (The talks were handled with deceit, not genuine intent.)