Surreption \Sur*rep"tion\, n. [L. surreptio, or subreptio. Cf.
{Subreption}.]
1. The act or process of getting in a surreptitious manner,
or by craft or stealth.
Fame by surreption got May stead us for the time,
but lasteth not. --B. Jonson.
2. A coming unperceived or suddenly.