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obreption

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Is obreption a Scrabble word?

Yes, obreption is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 13 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) No
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends No

What is the meaning of obreption?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (obsolete) The act of creeping upon with secrecy or by surprise.Examples: "[…]the irregularities of the first motions, violent assaults, and importunities of temptations, sudden incursions, and obreptions, sins of mere ignorance and inadvertency […]"obsolete

2. (Scots law, obsolete) Act of obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or surprise.Examples: "In Mr John Maitland's action against Cardross, (vide 17th instant,) the Lords repelled Cardross's allegeances founded upon the impetrating of the gift of eschat from his Majesty by obreption expresso mendacio, or subreption celata veritate; because it appeared that there was a competition made by Cardross before the gift was past in Exchequer, and this same objection was made against it, that it was impetrated viis et modis;"obsolete

3. (Catholic law) The inclusion of false statements in a petition for a rescript.Examples: "A dispensation from a minor impediment is not vitiated by obreption or subreption, even though the final cause alleged be false."Catholic

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "obreption"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "obreption"?

Scrabble
13 points
O1
B3
R1
E1
P3
T1
I1
O1
N1
Words With Friends
16 points
O1
B4
R1
E1
P4
T1
I1
O1
N2

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