English Dictionary

stolen valor

名詞

不可算名詞 比喩的用法

(law) 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 hazardous conditions, in order to gain the respect and other benefits associated with such service.

日本語の意味

（法律用語）軍歴詐称：実際には軍務に就いていない、または危険な環境下での軍務をしていないにもかかわらず、軍人としての経験や所属を虚偽に主張し、尊敬やその他の利得を得ようとする行為。

The community was outraged when evidence revealed his stolen valor, including fake medals and fabricated stories of combat.

偽の勲章や捏造された戦闘経験を含む彼の軍歴詐称が明らかになると、地域社会は激怒した。

意味（1）

(law) 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 hazardous conditions, in order to gain the respect and other benefits associated with such service.

意味（2）

The respect or benefits so gained

意味（3）

(figuratively) Any instance of falsely claiming to be of a respected group to gain that respect.