What term means creating or confirming by words or conduct a false impression of law or fact likely to affect the judgment of another in a transaction?

• A. Deception
• B. Fraud
• C. Misrepresentation
• D. Deceit

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is about creating a false impression in a way that can influence someone’s decision in a transaction. Deception fits that description because it covers both what you say and what you do that makes someone believe something false about the law or a fact. It doesn’t require a literal misstatement of fact alone; it includes conduct or omissions that mislead and are likely to affect the other person’s judgment.

Fraud would generally involve a specific intent to cheat for gain through a false representation of material fact. Misrepresentation is typically about making a false statement of fact. Deceit is closely related but the phrase in this definition aligns most directly with deception, which focuses on the act of creating or confirming a misleading impression.