dishonest action
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dishonest assistance — dishonest assistance, also knowing assistance England, Wales Refers to the cause of action under which a non trustee becomes personally liable for breaches of trust committed by one or more trustees. Liability arises where the non trustee is an… … Law dictionary
dirty — dirt|y1 W3S2 [ˈdə:ti US ˈdə:r ] adj comparative dirtier superlative dirtiest ↑clean, ↑dirty ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(not clean)¦ 2¦(sex)¦ 3¦(bad/immoral)¦ 4 something is a dirty word 5 give somebody a dirty look 6 dirty trick … Dictionary of contemporary English
manoeuvre */ — I UK [məˈnuːvə(r)] / US [məˈnuvər] noun [countable] Word forms manoeuvre : singular manoeuvre plural manoeuvres 1) a) an action or movement that you need care or skill to do Dexter tried every manoeuvre he could to overtake the truck. a… … English dictionary
fiddle — [[t]fɪ̱d(ə)l[/t]] fiddles, fiddling, fiddled 1) VERB If you fiddle with an object, you keep moving it or touching it with your fingers. [V with n] Harriet fiddled with a pen on the desk. 2) VERB If you fiddle with something, you change it in… … English dictionary
calculated — [[t]kæ̱lkjʊleɪtɪd[/t]] 1) ADJ: v link ADJ to inf If something is calculated to have a particular effect, it is specially done or arranged in order to have that effect. Their movements through the region were calculated to terrify landowners into… … English dictionary
manoeuvre — [məˈnuːvə] noun I 1) [C] an action or movement that you need care or skill to do 2) [C] a clever or dishonest action that you do in order to get something that you want 3) manoeuvres [plural] a military training operation II verb [I/T] manoeuvre… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
calculated — cal|cu|lat|ed [ˈkælkjuleıtıd] adj 1.) a calculated crime or dishonest action is deliberately and carefully planned used to show disapproval ▪ a calculated attempt to deceive the American public 2.) a calculated risk/gamble something risky that… … Dictionary of contemporary English
blemish — blem|ish1 [ blemıʃ ] noun count 1. ) a mark or spot that spoils the appearance of something a ) a mark on someone s skin, such as a PIMPLE or a SCAR 2. ) a mistake or dishonest action that spoils someone s reputation or career: blemish on: This… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
put the boot in — to disrupt or upset through offensive behaviour or the threat of violence Literally, what a ruffian may do when he has knocked you down. Figuratively of any harmful or dishonest action: Leseter s success with the horses was achieved by… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
suspicion — noun 1》 a feeling that something is possible or likely. ↘a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest action. 2》 cautious distrust. 3》 a very slight trace: a suspicion of a smile. Phrases above suspicion too good or… … English new terms dictionary
(a) dirty trick — a dishonest action. He resigned after allegations of dirty tricks during the election campaign. Telling her you needed the money for a friend was a dirty trick … New idioms dictionary
