The correct option is D Both (a) and (b)Deceit is a tort as well as a crime. #160;A deceit happens when a distortion is made with the express intention of de ...

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Standard X

Civics

Corruption

Deceit is .

Question

Deceit is _________.

a tort

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a crime

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a breach of contract

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Both (a) and (b)

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Solution

The correct option is D Both (a) and (b)
Deceit is a tort as well as a crime.
A deceit happens when a distortion is made with the express intention of defrauding a party, in this manner causing misfortune to that party. Misrepresentation by the maker, as in they realized that the portrayal was wrong, or had no confidence in its fact.
Hence, D is the correct option.

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