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artifice

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːtɪfɪs/
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Definition of artifice

noun

[mass noun]
  • clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others:an industry dominated by artifice [count noun]:the style is not free from the artifices of the period

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'workmanship'): from Old French, from Latin artificium, based on ars, art- 'art' + facere 'make'

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