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Term: MENDACITY
Definition: Mendacity means not telling the truth. It is when someone says something that is not true. Another word for mendacity is a lie. If someone is mendacious, it means they are not honest.
Definition: Mendacity (men-das-uh-tee) is the quality of being untruthful or dishonest. It can also refer to a lie or falsehood.
Examples:
The first example illustrates how mendacity can lead to a loss of trust, while the second example shows how it can be difficult to maintain a web of lies.