false pretense

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false pretense

n. Law

False representation of fact or circumstance, calculated to mislead.

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Noun

false pretense - (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation

false pretence

infraction, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation, infringement - a crime less serious than a felony

law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

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