sub·rep·tion (s b-r p sh n)n. 1. A calculated misrepresentation through concealment of the facts. 2. An inference drawn from such a misrepresentation. [Late Latin subrepti  , subreptin-, from Latin, theft, from subreptus, past participle of surripere, subripere, to take away secretly; see surreptitious.]sub  rep·titious (-t shs) adj. |
subreption [səbˈrɛpʃən]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Now rare the concealment of facts in order to obtain a benefit, esp an ecclesiastical benefit or, in Scots Law, a grant from the Crown Compare obreption
2. any deceitful misrepresentation or concealment of facts
[from Latin subreptiō theft, from subripere, from sub- secretly + rapere to seize]
subreptitious [ˌsʌbrɛpˈtɪʃəs] adj
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