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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Subreption \Sub*rep"tion\, n. [L. subreptio, fr. subripere,
   subreptum, to snatch or take away secretly: cf. F.
   subreption. See Surreptitious.]
   The act of obtaining a favor by surprise, or by unfair
   representation through suppression or fraudulent concealment
   of facts. --Bp. Hall.
   [1913 Webster]
2. Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
SUBREPTION, French law. By this word is understood the fraud committed to 
obtain a pardon, title, or grant, by alleging facts contrary to truth.
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