________ means knowledge on the part of the person making the representations,at the time when they are made,that they are false.

A) Deceit
B) Scienter
C) Fraud
D) Concealment

Scienter

In legal contexts, scienter is the knowledge or intent to deceive, defraud, or violate statutes or regulations.

Representations

Statements or assertions made by one party to another, often regarding the condition or status of something, which can impact agreements or contracts.