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false representation

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A quick definition of false representation:

A false representation is when someone says or does something that is not true, usually with the intention of tricking someone else. This can include lying with words or actions, or not telling the whole truth. If the false representation is done on purpose and with the intention of causing harm, it is called fraudulent misrepresentation. If it is done by accident or without knowing it is false, it is called innocent misrepresentation. A material misrepresentation is one that is important enough to affect someone's decision to agree to something. Negligent misrepresentation is when someone makes a false statement without taking enough care to make sure it is true.

A more thorough explanation:

False representation is when someone makes a false or misleading statement about something with the intention to deceive. This can include spoken or written words, as well as any other conduct that is a false assertion.

For example, if a car salesman tells a customer that a car has never been in an accident when it actually has, that would be a false representation. The salesman is making a false statement with the intention to deceive the customer into buying the car.

There are different types of false representation. Fraudulent misrepresentation is when someone makes a false statement that they know is false or don't care if it's true or false, and they intend to deceive someone into relying on it. Innocent misrepresentation is when someone makes a false statement but doesn't know it's false. Material misrepresentation is a false statement that is likely to induce someone to agree to something or that the maker knows is likely to induce the recipient to agree to something.

Overall, false representation is a serious issue because it can lead to people making decisions based on false information, which can have negative consequences.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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