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frauditor en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

A blend of fraud + auditor. The journalistic sense appeared in the early 2020s. The first appearance of the business sense is uncertain.

Meanings

  1. (US) An intimidating, phony or insincere First Amendment auditor.
  2. (US, uncommon) An auditor who seeks or uncovers instances of fraudulent activity in a business or other organization.

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frauditor en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Blend of fraud + creditor, appeared c. 1553.

Meanings

  1. (dated, obsolete, rare) A cheat or defrauder.

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