"stolen valor" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by American writer B. G. Burkett in 1998. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Q4833988|in=1998|nobycat=1}} Coined by American writer B. G. Burkett in 1998 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stolen valor (uncountable), {{tlb|en|US}} (US)
  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: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-WxmmUQ50 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of American English: 29 36 14 21 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 21 24 18 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 45 14 29 12 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 43 16 24 16
  2. (law) An instance of stolen valor in which the perpetrator has the intention to receive money, donations, discounts, or other benefits. Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-7Pdu1JZp Categories (other): American English Disambiguation of American English: 29 36 14 21 Topics: law
  3. The respect or benefits so gained. Tags: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-PxtB6d9t Categories (other): American English Disambiguation of American English: 29 36 14 21
  4. (figurative) Any instance of falsely claiming to be of a respected group to gain that respect. Tags: US, figuratively, uncountable
    Sense id: en-stolen_valor-en-noun-P78P8VVD Categories (other): American English Disambiguation of American English: 29 36 14 21
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