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.