Deal·ing, n. The act of one who deals; distribution of anything, as of cards to the players; method of business; traffic; intercourse; transaction; as, to have dealings with a person.
Double dealing, insincere, treacherous dealing; duplicity.
Plain dealing, fair, sincere, honorable dealing; honest, outspoken expression of opinion.
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Dou·ble deal·ing, dou·ble-deal·ing False or deceitful dealing; acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another. See Double dealing, under Dealing.
Syn: -- duplicity.
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