Perfidy
WordNet
noun
(1) An act of deliberate betrayal
(2) Betrayal of a trust
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Etymology
From , from ; related to, for example, English .
Noun
- A state of act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery.
- 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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- A state or act of deceit.
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