suppressio veri
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The first, in which, at the time of writing, the suppressio veri was too strong for her conscience, had now become an honest letter, and sadly folding it she sent the missive on its way.
From Two on a Tower by Hardy, Thomas
Sir David Brewster's account of the matter, according to the German authorities, Gerhardt, Guhrauer, and others, is one-sided, and sins by suppressio veri, ignoring important documents, particularly Leibnitz's letter to Oldenburg, August 27, 1676.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 by Various
If this present discussion had not arisen, and the "Advice, entire," had not been given by Hutchinson, the suppressio veri, perpetrated by Cotton Mather, would, perhaps, have become permanent history.
From Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply by Upham, Charles Wentworth
Mr. Brander Matthews points out, in answer to these grave charges, that Bluffing is merely a suppressio veri and that it requires a great deal of physical courage on the part of the player.
From Reviews by Wilde, Oscar
It was rather the suppressio veri of which he was guilty than the propositio falsi.
From The Fortunate Youth by Locke, William John
