\Ob*rep"tion\, n. [L. obreptio, fr. obrepere,
obreptum, to creep up to; ob (see {Ob-}) + repere to creep.]
1. The act of creeping upon with secrecy or by surprise.
   [Obs.] --Cudworth.
2. (Scots Law) The obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or
   surprise. --Bell.