The intentional withholding of a known material fact during the application process is called:
Explanation
Concealment is the deliberate failure to disclose a material fact that the applicant knows and that the insurer would want to know; if material, it can give the insurer grounds to void the contract. A warranty is a guaranteed-true statement. A representation is a statement believed true when made. Estoppel is a legal principle preventing a party from asserting a right it previously gave up or contradicted. Concealment is distinguished by the intent to hide relevant information.
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