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The lie was passed

Posted by Sue Cole on April 19, 2009 at 09:26

What is the meaning of "the lie was passed", as in the following sentences? "Carr claimed an amount in excess of what Posey thought was due and the lie was passed. Posey then struck at Carr with a pistol."

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