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Dishonesty

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Pronunciation : Dis*hon"es*ty
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. OF. deshonest?, F. d?shonn?tet?.]
Definition : 1. Dishonor; dishonorableness; shame. [Obs.] "The hidden things of dishonesty." 2 Cor. iv. 2.

2. Want of honesty, probity, or integrity in principle; want of fairness and straightforwardness; a disposition to defraud, deceive, or betray; faithlessness.

3. Violation of trust or of justice; fraud; any deviation from probity; a dishonest act.

4. Lewdness; unchastity. Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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