Legal Definitions - cheating

Definition: Cheating is the act of obtaining something through dishonest or illegal means. This can include using false symbols or tokens, or other fraudulent practices. It can also refer to obtaining money or goods through misrepresentations with the intent to defraud.

Examples: Cheating can take many forms, such as:

• Copying someone else's work on a test or assignment
• Using cheat codes or hacks in a video game
• Using insider information to gain an unfair advantage in business or finance
• Engaging in plagiarism by using someone else's work without giving proper credit

These examples illustrate how cheating involves breaking rules or laws in order to gain an advantage or benefit that one is not entitled to.