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false pretenses

plural noun

  1. a deliberate misrepresentation of facts, as to obtain title to money or property.
  2. the use of such misrepresentation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of false pretenses1

First recorded in 1750–60
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Example Sentences

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She could use some time alone, and Glenn could use a forced change of scenery — even if it’s under false pretenses.

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“Not every spy is to your flavor of monogamy,” Kathryn tells George when he organizes a dinner party to begin sniffing out the mole under false pretenses.

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Combine that with more grounded transgressions like infidelity, indoctrination, neglect and stalking, and we are under no false pretenses that these are “good” people in any conventional sense.

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Others say confirmed Pretendians should be reviewed for possible academic sanctions or be required to return grants or other benefits obtained under false pretenses.

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Members of the same ring were previously charged in a similar scheme involving vehicles towed under false pretenses and brought to a body shop in San Bernardino County.

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