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subreption Definition

sub·rep·tion (sub rep′s̸hən)

noun

  1. deliberate concealment or misrepresentation of facts so as to gain some benefit or advantage
  2. an erroneous inference or conclusion induced by this

Etymology: L subreptio < subreptus, pp. of subripere, surripere, to take away secretly: see surreptitious

Related Forms:

  • subreptitious sub·rep·ti·tious (sub′rep ti′s̸həs) adjective