chianery — the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/
Korean meaning: 정치적, 재정적, 법적 목적을 위한 속임수나 교활한 술책
Korean pronunciation: 시**케이**너리
Example Sentences
- The lawyer's chicanery in court was so obvious that even the judge rolled his eyes.
- Corporate executives often engage in financial chicanery to inflate their company's profits.
- The student's chicanery was discovered when the teacher found identical essays from three different students.
chianery
NOUN//ʃɪˈkeɪnəri//
the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
a sly lawyer in an expensive suit whispers something into the ear of a stern-looking judge while subtly sliding an envelope across the bench. The lawyer's expression shows a calculating smile as he leans in conspiratorially. The judge's eyes widen slightly as he discreetly pockets the envelope while pretending to review case files. Behind them, other court officials and observers remain completely unaware of the secret exchange happening right in front of them. A defendant sits nearby looking hopeful, not knowing their fate is being decided through corrupt means rather than justice. the use of trickery to achieve a legal purpose through underhanded manipulation
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Origin
From French 'chicane' meaning obstacle or trickery. Originally used in horse racing and bridge card games, it gradually came to mean cunning deception in legal or political contexts.
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“The lawyer's chicanery in court was so obvious that even the judge rolled his eyes.”
“Corporate executives often engage in financial chicanery to inflate their company's profits.”
“The student's chicanery was discovered when the teacher found identical essays from three different students.”
“His chicanery was so elaborate that he convinced people he was a time traveler from 2050.”
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