obreption

== English == === Etymology === From Latin obreptio, from obrepo, obreptum (“to creep up to”), from ob (see prefix ob-) + repo (“to creep”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əbˈɹɛpʃən/, /ɒbˈɹɛpʃən/ === Noun === obreption (plural obreptions) (obsolete) The act of creeping upon with secrecy or by surprise. (Scots law, obsolete) Act of obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or surprise. (Catholic law) The inclusion of false statements in a petition for a rescript. ==== Coordinate terms ==== subreption