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duplicity definition

du·plic·ity (do̵̅o̅ plis′ə tē, dyo̵̅o̅-)

noun pl. duplicities -·ties

hypocritical cunning or deception; double-dealing

Etymology: ME duplicite < OFr duplicité < LL duplicitas < L duplicare: see duplex

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