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duplicity

noun/duˈplɪs.ɪ.ti/

deceitfulness in speech or conduct especially by pretending to one’s beliefs or values

His duplicity was revealed when he was caught making contradictory statements about his business dealings.

deceitdishonestyduplicity
word origin — Late Middle English: from Old French duplicite, from Latin duplicitas, from duplic-, meaning 'twofold'.