- identity
- n.
1) to establish smb.'s identity
2) mistaken identity (it was a case of mistaken identity)
* * *[aɪ'dentɪtɪ]to establish smb. 's identitymistaken identity (it was a case of mistaken identity)
Combinatory dictionary. 2013.
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