stolen valor
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Coined by American writer B. G. Burkett in 1998
Noun
[edit]- An instance of a person falsely claiming to have served in the military, or of a member of the military falsely claiming to have served in ways they did not.
- (law) An instance of stolen valor in which the perpetrator has the intention to receive money, donations, discounts, or other benefits.
- The respect or benefits so gained
- (figurative) Any instance of falsely claiming to be of a respected group to gain that respect.