obreption

/OW0 B R EH1 P SH AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    (Catholic law) The inclusion of false statements in a petition for a rescript.

  2. 2

    (Scots law, obsolete) Act of obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or surprise.

  3. 3

    (obsolete) The act of creeping upon with secrecy or by surprise.

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