An Intent to Deceive Is Best Known in the Regulatory

question 16

Multiple Choice

An intent to deceive is best known in the regulatory arena as which of the following?

• A)contributory negligence.
• B)ordinary negligence.
• C)gross negligence.
• D)scienter.

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Definitions:

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