'Subreption' definitions:
Definition of 'Subreption'
From: GCIDE
- 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]