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chicanery Definition

chi·can·ery (s̸hi kān′ər ē)

noun pl. chicaneries -·er·ies

  1. the use of clever but tricky talk or action to deceive, evade, etc., as in legal dealings
  2. an instance of this

Etymology: Fr chicanerie < chicane

chicanery Synonyms

chicanery

n.

deception, trickery, sophistry, cheating; see deception 1, dishonesty. See syn. study at deception.

chicanery Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • political: She would have seen much political chicanery in our United Kingdom.
  • financial: After eight years of financial chicanery, he concludes, " the Chancellor has produced an Enron for Africa.
  • statistical: They should be learning instead how to spot statistical chicanery.
  • general: It's mainly mail art stuff, wacky scans, stupid art and general chicanery of a dubious nature.
  • British: Knowing British chicanery, Mr Post was right not to be surprised.