Definition of Sub rosa

to be done in a discreet way

Examples of Sub rosa in a sentence

The Planter’s Literary Society met in a sub rosa fashion so that only the members knew where to attend their meetings.  

Since boys were not allowed into girl’s club, they frequently got together in a dark sub rosa place in the house.  

Each military operation was conducted in a sub rosa way so that the enemy never figured out their surprise attacks.  

So that the suspects would not be aware of the sub rosa investigations into their background, the detectives would research about them behind their backs.  

If a member of the CIA is questioned about their sub rosa mission or information, they are told to deny everything.  

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