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Noun Concept

Categories: Military deception, War crimes by type, Deception

perfidy perfidiousness treachery faithlessness Perfidies

Betrayal of a trust WordNet 3.0

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Betrayal of a trust WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

In the context of war, perfidy is a form of deception in which one side promises to act in good faith with the intention of breaking that promise once the unsuspecting enemy is exposed. Wikipedia

The act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed. OmegaWiki

Unfaithfulness; deceitfulness; perfidy. Wiktionary

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. Wiktionary

In warfare. Wiktionary (translation)

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