Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being deceitful or hypocritical, especially in a clever or cunning way.

“The company’s duplicity in hiding their financial problems led to a major scandal.”

2. noun

the act of making multiple copies of something, especially a document or a file.

“The duplicity of the report was a major time-waster for the team.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is deceitful or hypocritical.

“The politician was accused of duplicity for saying one thing and doing another.”