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Word: perfidy (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A state of act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery.
  • A state or act of deceit.
  • legal Specifically, in warfare, an illegitimate act of deception, such as using symbols like the Red Cross or white flag to gain proximity to an enemy for purposes of attack.

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