Similar words: false pretence, pretense, pretension, pretend, pretence, on the pretext of, pretended, pretender. Meaning: n. (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation.
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(1) They obtained money under the false pretenses of patriotism.
(2) False pretence or us false pretense.
(3) He said that the globalization of financial markets was built on a "false pretense" that financial markets could be left to their own devices and said global regulation was needed.
(4) Immigration officers attempt to catch people entering the country under false pretenses.
(5) The most far-reaching internal investigation in Phoenix police history cost four officers their jobs Friday for purchasing banned rifles under false pretenses.
(6) Please note that there are also risks of dealing with foreign nationals, underage persons or people acting under false pretense.
(7) If thy pass for Christians they are guilty of obtaining respect under false pretense.
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