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duplicitous

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du⋅plic⋅i⋅tous

  [doo-plis-i-tuhs, dyoo-]
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–adjective
marked or characterized by duplicity.
Origin:
1960–65; duplicit(y) + -ous

Related forms:
du⋅plic⋅i⋅tous⋅ly, adverb
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du·plic·i·tous   (dōō-plĭs'ĭ-təs, dyōō-)   
adj.  Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
du·plic'i·tous·ly adv., du·plic'i·tous·ness n.
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Main Entry: du·plic·i·tous
Pronunciation: dü-'pli-s&-t&s, dyü-
Function: adjective
: marked by duplicity duplicitous indictment>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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