stolen valor
/S T OW1 L AH0 N V AE0 L ER0/noun
- 1
An instance of a person falsely claiming to have served in the military, or of a member of the military falsely claiming to have served in ways they did not.
- 2
(law) An instance of stolen valor in which the perpetrator has the intention to receive money, donations, discounts, or other benefits.
- 3
The respect or benefits so gained.
- 4
(figurative) Any instance of falsely claiming to be a part of a respected group to gain that respect.
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