Du-pliç'i-ty, n.
(-plĭs'ĭ-tȳ), n. [Lat. duplicitas, from duplex, double, q. v.; Fr. duplicité, Sp. duplicidad, It. duplicità.]
Sense 1. Doubleness; the relation of two to one. [Obs.] Do not affect duplicities or duplicates, nor any certain number of parts in your division of things. Watts.
Sense 2. Doubleness of heart or speech; the act or practice of exhibiting a different or contrary conduct, or uttering different or contrary sentiments, at different times, in relation to the same thing. Far from the duplicity wickedly charged on him, he acted his part with alacrity and resolution. Burke.
Sense 3. (Law.) The use of two or more distinct allegations or answers, where one is sufficient. Blackstone.
Synonyms—Double-dealing; dissimulation; deceit; guile; deception.