/sprɛdˈ/ – verb
Definition: 1. chia đều, trải ra, lan truyền, phổ biến, quết bôi;
2. chênh lệch giá, mua bán song hành.
A more thorough explanation: In a legal context, the term “spread” can refer to the difference between two prices, such as the bid and ask prices in a financial transaction. It can also refer to the act of extending or distributing something, such as information or a substance, over a wide area or among a large group of people.
Example: The defendant was charged with spreading false information about the company’s financial status.