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Tergiversation Definition & Meaning

tergiversation
noun
  1. falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
  2. the act of abandoning a party for cause

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What does tergiversation mean?
falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language the act of abandoning a party for cause
What part of speech is tergiversation?
Tergiversation is a noun.
How many definitions does tergiversation have?
Tergiversation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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