subreption
pronunciation
How to pronounce subreption in British English:
UK [sʌb'repʃən]
How to pronounce subreption in American English:
US [sʌb'repʃən]
Word Origin
- subreption (n.)
- "act of obtaining a favor by fraudulent suppression of facts," c. 1600, from Latin subreptionem (nominative subreptio), noun of action from past participle stem of subripere, surripere (see surreptitious). Related: Subreptitious.
Example
- 1. But have certain group by means of the baleful charge that this incident has subreption to windstorm , windstorm company reserves the right that investigates its law duty .