Is lying by stating an approximate price for a commodity considered a lie, even if there is a slight difference from the real price, regardless of whether "approximately" was mentioned or not?
Lying is informing about something that contradicts reality. Therefore, it is not permissible to inform about something known to be contrary to reality. If the price of a car is 105,0, and it is said, "Its price is approximately 100,0," this is not considered a lie because it is not informing about something contrary to reality. However, if the word "approximately" is not added, it would be considered a lie because it is informing about something contrary to reality.
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