The Dictionary of Internal Security

Dictionary

English  
imposture - noun MP3
 
Definitions  
Def: the act or instance of engaging in deception under an assumed name or identity
Example: If an individual poses as another in order to obtain an identification card, this is known as imposture.
 
Usage note  
'Imposture' is a synonym for 'impersonation'.
Word family  
  • impostor, imposter
 
Collocations  
  • commit an imposture
 
See also  
 
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