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A quick definition of ad captandum lucrum:

Term: AD CAPTANDUM LUCRUM

Definition: Ad captandum lucrum is a Latin phrase that means "for the purpose of making gain." This term was commonly used in legal contexts in the past. It refers to actions or behaviors that are done solely to make a profit, without regard for other factors such as ethics or morality. In simpler terms, it means doing something just to make money, even if it's not the right thing to do.

A more thorough explanation:

AD CAPTANDUM LUCRUM

Ad captandum lucrum is a Latin term used in law that means "for the purpose of making gain."

1. A company may use false advertising ad captandum lucrum, in order to increase sales and make more money.

2. A politician may make promises they cannot keep ad captandum lucrum, in order to gain more votes and win an election.

The examples illustrate how ad captandum lucrum can be used to describe actions taken for the sole purpose of making a profit or gaining an advantage. In the first example, the company uses false advertising to attract more customers and increase sales, even though it is not ethical or legal. In the second example, the politician makes promises they cannot keep in order to gain more votes and win an election, even though it may not be in the best interest of the people they are supposed to represent.

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