DUPLICITY


Meaning of DUPLICITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ du̇-ˈpli-sə-tē also ]

dyu̇- noun

( plural -ties )

Etymology: Middle English duplicite, from Middle French, from Late Latin duplicitat-, duplicitas, from Latin duplex

Date: 15th century

1. : contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action ; especially : the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action

2. : the quality or state of being double or twofold

3. : the technically incorrect use of two or more distinct items (as claims, charges, or defenses) in a single legal action

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.