DISHONESTY


Meaning of DISHONESTY in English

“+ noun

Etymology: Middle English deshonestee, dishonestee, from Middle French deshonesté, from des- dis- (I) + honesté honesty — more at honesty

1. obsolete

a. : dishonor , shame

b. : lewdness , unchastity

2. : lack of honesty, probity, or integrity in principle : lack of fairness and straightforwardness : disposition to defraud, deceive, or betray : faithlessness

3. : a dishonest act : fraud : a deviation from probity

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