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Perfidy

/ˈpɜː.fɪ.di/

A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust

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noun
  1. 1

    A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    A state or act of deceit.

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