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perfidy
/ˈpɜː.fɪ.di/
noun
A state or act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust
Specifically, in warfare, an illegitimate act of deception, such as using symbols like the Red Cross or white flag to gain proximity to an enemy for purposes of attack.
A state or act of deceit.
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