knav·er·y

[ney-vuh-ree]
noun, plural knav·er·ies.
1.
action or practice characteristic of a knave.
2.
unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing; trickery.
3.
a knavish act or practice.

Origin:
1520–30; knave + -ery

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knavery (ˈneɪvərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -eries
1.  a deceitful or dishonest act
2.  dishonest conduct; trickery

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