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obreption

ob·rep·tion
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [o-brep-shuh n]
    • /ɒˈbrɛp ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [o-brep-shuh n]
    • /ɒˈbrɛp ʃən/

Definitions of obreption word

  • noun obreption Canon Law. fraud in obtaining or attempting to obtain something from an official. Compare subreption (def 1). 1
  • noun obreption Scots Law. the act of obtaining something, as an escheat, by falsehood. Compare subreption (def 2). 1
  • noun obreption the obtaining of something, esp in Scots law a grant from the Crown, by giving false information 0

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Origin of obreption

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin obreptiōn- (stem of obreptiō) a surprise, equivalent to ob- ob- + rept(us) (see reptile) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Obreption

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obreption popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

obreption usage trend in Literature

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