SUBREPTION

Etymology

Noun

subreption (countable and uncountable, plural subreptions)

The act of obtaining a favour by surprise, or by unfair representation through suppression or fraudulent concealment of facts.

Coordinate terms

• obreption

Source: Wiktionary


Sub*rep"tion, n. Etym: [L. subreptio, fr. subripere, subreptum, to snatch or take away secretly: cf. F. subreption. See Surreptitious.]

Definition: The act of obtaining a favor by surprise, or by unfair representation through suppression or fraudulent concealment of facts. Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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