# What is Fabricated Citation?

A citation to a case, quote or statute that does not exist or does not say what is claimed, often produced by an AI tool. Courts have sanctioned people who filed them.

## In real work

The judge's order flagged a fabricated citation in the brief: an AI tool had invented the case, and nobody had looked it up before filing.

## Related terms

- [Duty of Competence](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-competence.md)
- [Client Confidentiality](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/client-confidentiality.md)
- [Informed Consent](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/informed-consent.md)
- [Duty of Supervision](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-supervision.md)
- [Attorney-Client Privilege](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/attorney-client-privilege.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews. Then it quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

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