A(n)________ arises when a perpetrator aims to deceive an innocent party by knowingly resorting to False misrepresentation.

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The term scienter refers to a perpetrator's knowledge and intent to deceive an innocent party through false misrepresentation. It is a key element in the legal concept of fraud, which is an intentional tort. Choices A, B, and D all refer to unintentional or negligent actions, which do not involve the intention to deceive.

A(n)________ Arises When a Perpetrator Aims to Deceive an Innocent