stolen valor (English, noun)
expansion: stolen valor (uncountable)
expansion: (US)
Senses:
glosses: 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
topics: law
glosses: An instance of stolen valor in which the perpetrator has the intention to receive money, donations, discounts, or other benefits.
tags: US
uncountable
glosses: The respect or benefits so gained.
tags: US
uncountable
glosses: Any instance of falsely claiming to be a part of a respected group to gain that respect.
tags: US
figuratively
uncountable
Forms: