In contract law,________ refers to taking active steps to prevent another from learning the truth.

A) concealment
B) deceit
C) fraudulent misrepresentation.
D) scienter

Concealment

The act of hiding or withholding information that is material to a decision or agreement, often considered fraudulent in legal contexts.

Active Steps

Measures or actions taken with deliberate effort and intention toward achieving a specific goal.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Involves knowingly making a false statement with the intent to deceive, leading another party to enter into a contract.