Dishonesty1. (n.) Dishonor; dishonorableness; shame.
2. (n.) Want of honesty, probity, or integrity in principle; want of fairness and straightforwardness; a disposition to defraud, deceive, or betray; faithlessness.
3. (n.) Violation of trust or of justice; fraud; any deviation from probity; a dishonest act.
4. (n.) Lewdness; unchastity.
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