1. the act of obtaining something by concealment of facts or misrepresentation
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The contract was invalidated due to subreption on the part of the seller.
• His subreption in the application process led to his dismissal.
• The court found evidence of subreption in the witness testimony.
• She obtained the position through subreption, hiding her lack of qualifications.
• The legal doctrine prohibits subreption in official proceedings.
• His promotion was revoked when his subreption was discovered.