PREVARICATION

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

The act of prevaricating, shuffling, or quibbling, to evade the truth or the disclosure of truth; a deviation from the truth and fair dealing. The august tribunal of the skies, where no prevarication shall avail. Cowper.

2.
n.

A secret abuse in the exercise of a public office.