du·plic·i·ty /duˈplɪsɪti, Pronunciation[doo-plis-i-tee, dyoo-]
–noun, plural -ties for 1. 1. deceitfulness in speech or conduct; speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same matter with intent to deceive; double-dealing.
2. a twofold or double state or quality.
n. pl. du·plic·i·ties
Deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
An instance of deliberate deceptiveness; double-dealing.
The quality or state of being twofold or double.
duplicity
1433, from M.Fr. duplicite, from L.L. duplicitatem (nom. duplicitas) "doubleness," in M.L. "ambiguity," from duplex (gen. duplicis) "twofold." The notion is of being "double" in one's conduct
duplicity
noun
1. a fraudulent or duplicitous representation [syn: fraudulence]
2. acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
Main Entry: du·plic·i·ty
Pronunciation: dü-'pli-s&-tE, dyü-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Etymology: Late Latin duplicitat- duplicitas duality, double-dealing, from Latin duplex twofold
1 : the use of deceptive words or actions
2 : the use of more than one claim, allegation, or defense in a single paragraph of a pleading; especially : the improper charging of more than one offense in one count in a charging instrument (as an indictment) —compare MISJOINDER, MULTIPLICITY
Wow...Guess it's a good thing I'm an avowed cynic...rock on.
