About The Word Obreption
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Obreption
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What's The Definition Of Obreption?Synonyms | Synonyms for Obreption: Related Terms | Find terms related to Obreption: See Also | Obreption In Webster's Dictionary \Ob*rep"tion\, n. [L. obreptio, fr. obrepere,
obreptum, to creep up to; ob (see {Ob-}) + repere to creep.]
1. The act of creeping upon with secrecy or by surprise.
[Obs.] --Cudworth.
2. (Scots Law) The obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or
surprise. --Bell.
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