duplicitous conduct
[/djuːˈplɪsɪtəs ˈkɒndʌkt/]
noun phrasepl: duplicitous conducts
conduta duplicada; comportamento duplamente desonesto
1. Behavior or actions characterized by deceitfulness, double-dealing, or a deliberate attempt to mislead while appearing honest or sincere
The executive's duplicitous conduct involved signing contracts he had no intention of honoring while publicly claiming his company's commitment to ethical business practices.
A conduta duplicada do executivo envolveu assinar contratos que ele não tinha intenção de honrar enquanto publicamente afirmava o compromisso de sua empresa com práticas comerciais éticas.
2. Dishonest or treacherous behavior that involves maintaining contradictory positions or allegiances simultaneously
The diplomat's duplicitous conduct was exposed when leaked documents revealed he was negotiating with both sides of the conflict.
A conduta duplicada do diplomata foi exposta quando documentos vazados revelaram que ele estava negociando com ambos os lados do conflito.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'duplicitous conduct' carries strong negative connotations in legal, business, and political spheres. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in formal complaints and legal documents. In the USA, the term is particularly emphasized in business ethics training and legal proceedings. The concept reflects societal expectations of transparency and honesty, with duplicitous conduct considered especially egregious in professional and public settings.
NYC Slang
two-faced hustle; playing both sides
Related Idioms & Phrases
have your cake and eat it too
speak out of both sides of your mouth
play both sides against the middle
blow hot and cold
talk out of both sides of your mouth
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