finagling

The act of cheating or swindling.

Japanese Meaning

詐欺行為 / インチキなごまかし / ずる行為

The mayor's finagling of the city contracts finally came to light, prompting several investigations.

市長による市の契約のごまかしがついに明るみに出て、いくつかの捜査が始まった。

Sense（1）

The act of cheating or swindling.

No amount of finagling can get this law to pass the "undue burden" test.

finaglings

（ plural ）