Legal Definitions - obreption

Definition: Obreption is the act of fraudulently obtaining a gift or dispensation, especially from a sovereign or religious authority. It is similar to subreptio.

Example: A person may obtain a dispensation from a religious authority by lying about their qualifications or circumstances. For instance, a person may falsely claim to be a member of a particular religious group to obtain a dispensation from that group.

Explanation: This example illustrates how obreption works. The person is fraudulently obtaining a dispensation by lying about their qualifications or circumstances. They are deceiving the religious authority to get what they want.