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pi·ous fraud
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pious fraudnoun
An act of innocent deceit, technically using the methods of a fraudster but for an honest, honorable purpose
Etymology: pious 'saintly, virtuous' + fraud
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Pious fraud
Pious fraud is used to describe fraud in religion or medicine. A pious fraud can be counterfeiting a miracle or falsely attributing a sacred text to a biblical figure due to the belief that the "end justifies the means", in this case the end of increasing faith by whatever means available.
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Pious fraud
Pious fraud is used to describe fraud in religion or medicine. A pious fraud can be counterfeiting a miracle or falsely attributing a sacred text to a biblical figure due to the belief that the "end justifies the means", in this case the end of increasing faith by whatever means available.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pious fraud in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pious fraud in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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