DISHONESTIES

Noun

dishonesties

plural of dishonesty

Source: Wiktionary


DISHONESTY

Dis*hon"es*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. deshonestĂ©, F. dĂ©shonnĂȘtetĂ©.]

1. Dishonor; dishonorableness; shame. [Obs.] "The hidden things of dishonesty." 2 Cor. iv. 2.

2. Want of honesty, probity, or integrity in principle; want of fairness and straightforwardness; a disposition to defraud, deceive, or betray; faithlessness.

3. Violation of trust or of justice; fraud; any deviation from probity; a dishonest act.

4. Lewdness; unchastity. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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