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perfidy(dictionary)
PERFIDY The act of one who has engaged his faith to do a thing(law)

perfidy (iou)



perfidy noun. L16.
[Latin perfidia, from perfidus treacherous, formed as PER-1 + fides FAITH: see -Y3.]
Deceitful breach of faith or betrayal of trust; esp. the profession of faith or friendship in order to deceive or betray.
Also per'fidity noun (rare) E17.