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chicanerynoun [ U ]

uk ​ /ʃɪˈkeɪ.nər.i/ us ​ /ʃɪˈkeɪ.nɚ.i/ formal

(Definition of “chicanery” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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chicanerynoun [ U ]

us ​ /ʃɪˈkeɪ·nə·ri, tʃɪ-/

› dishonest but attractive talk or behavior that is used to deceive people:

The investigation has revealed political chicanery and corruption at the highest levels.

(Definition of “chicanery” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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