noun
pl. -·ties- the quality or state of being mendacious
- a lie; falsehood
Origin of mendacity
Late Latin mendacitas from Classical Latin mendaxmendacity
men·dac·i·ty
noun
The definition of mendacity is untruthfulness or a lie.
A lie from a person prone to lie is an example of mendacity.
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mendacity
noun
pl. men·dac·i·ties- The condition of being mendacious; untruthfulness.
- A lie; a falsehood.
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Noun
(plural mendacities)
- The fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty.
- A lie, deceit or falsehood.
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