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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1669-1687
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Obreption, n. [e.m.E. (1611) the obtaining of something by craft or deceit, L. obreptio a creeping or stealing upon, n. of action f. obrepere steal upon, F. obreption.] The obtaining of a gift, dispensation etc. by false statement. — a1670 Scot Staggering State xxxii.
That afforded greater opportunity … to prevent his majesty … from being hurt by obreption and fraud 1680 Fountainhall Decis. I. 110.
Alledgeances founded upon the impetrating of the gift of escheat from his majesty by obreption expresso mendacio or subreption celata veritate 1687 Ib. 468.
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