Subreptitious

sub·rep·tion  (sb-rpshn)

n.

1. A calculated misrepresentation through concealment of the facts.

2. An inference drawn from such a misrepresentation.

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[Late Latin subrepti, subreptin-, from Latin, theft, from subreptus, past participle of surripere, subripere, to take away secretly; see surreptitious.]

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subrep·titious (-tshs) adj.