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dishonesty

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dis⋅hon⋅es⋅ty

  [dis-on-uh-stee]
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–noun, plural -ties.
1. lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
2. a dishonest act; fraud.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME deshonestee. See dis- 1 , honesty
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dis·hon·es·ty   (dĭs-ŏn'ĭ-stē)   
n.   pl. dis·hon·es·ties

  1. Lack of honesty or integrity; improbity.

  2. A dishonest act or statement.

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