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Meaning of obreptitious | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Done or obtained by surprise, with secrecy, or by concealment of the truth.

Examples

“the right of the sovereignty here to annul obreptitious charters, is stronger than it is in England”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

obrotund Obs obsagittate obscæne obscene obscene, vulgar

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