Chicanery (noun)

The use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's goals.

Origin:

Late 16th century (denoting legal trickery or deception): from french chicane "quibbling", from chicane "a trick", from spanish chicanar "to quibble", from chica "a trifle".

Examples:

1. The political campaign was full of chicanery and deceit.
2. He was accused of chicanery in the handling of company funds.
3. The lawyer's chicanery had almost won the case.
4. The company was caught in chicanery, using deceptive advertising.
5. The politician was known for using chicanery to gain an advantage.