WorldAugust 24, 2026
surreptitious
sur-rup-TISH-us
Definition
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; obtained or performed in a stealthy or clandestine manner.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'surrepticius', meaning 'stolen' or 'taken away secretly', which comes from the verb 'surripere' (to snatch secretly or pilfer).
In the news
The Court used this term to describe the type of underhanded or concealed actions that would justify an extended tax investigation period, which the State failed to clearly prove in its notice.
To Invoke Extended Limitation Under S.74, GST Show Cause Notice Must Specify Aspects Of Fraud Or...
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