"stolen valor" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Vietnam veteran B. G. Burkett. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stolen valor (uncountable)
  1. 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. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-WxmmUQ50 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 22 24 22
  2. (law) An instance of stolen valor in which the perpetrator has the intention to receive money, donations, discounts, or other benefits. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-7Pdu1JZp Topics: law
  3. The respect or benefits so gained Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-2LijTcsI
  4. (figurative) Any instance of falsely claiming to be of a respected group to gain that respect. Tags: figuratively, uncountable
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-P78P8VVD

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