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Front_for [entity]
An individual or organization, the Front, serves as a cover for an Illicit_activity or an Illicit_organization.
The laundromat is a front for the Yakuza.
The laundromat is a front for the Yakuza.
Properties
- ID
- #1734
- Entry
- frm_front_for
- Namespace
- Entity
- FrameNet version
- Front_for (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Front_for
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front |
The Front acts as a legitimate individual, organization, or enterprise, but is truly a cover for an illicit organization or activity.
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| Illicit_activity |
The Illicit_activity of the Illicit_organization is concealed by (the activities of) the Front .
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— | — |
| Illicit_organization |
The existence and activities of the Illicit_organization are concealed by the Front.
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— | — |
FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
Excludes
Illicit_activity
Illicit_organization
Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
Any description of the similarity of the event to some other event, particularly descriptions of the Front that also affect the details of the action.
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| Means |
The action taken by the Front to ensure successful deceit of authorities.
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| Place |
The place where the fronting occurs.
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| Purpose |
The state-of-affairs that the Front is attempting to bring about.
He fronted for the mob to get out of paying protection|pur. |
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| Time |
The time at which the deceptive activity occurs
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
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