Subreption
Noun
- Secret, underhanded, unlawful, or unfair representation through suppression or fraudulent concealment of facts.
- A deduction drawn from such representation.
Example Sentences
“The Airbnb listing was subreption; it had no mention of the construction next door.”
“Most dating app profiles run on a little subreption, whether it’s old photos or an exaggerated height.”
“The scandal revealed subreption at every level of the organization.”
Word Origin
Latin, mid-16th century
Why this word?
Shady dealings and underhanded, secretive behaviors are examples of subreption. The word comes from the Latin “subreptio,” referring to the act of stealing, and the verb “subripere,” meaning “to snatch away, take away secretly.” The word also acquired a very specific meaning in Scots law, where subreption is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain a gift from the sovereign by concealing the truth.
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