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Synonyms for false pretense in English

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false pretense:
- false pretence; false pretense

English

Detailed Synonyms for false pretense in English

false pretense:

false pretense [the ~] noun, American

the false pretense

– (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation ¹
the false pretence; the false pretense
– (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation ¹
- false pretence [the ~] noun, British
- false pretense [the ~] noun, American

Alternate Synonyms for "false pretense":

false pretence; misdemeanor; misdemeanour; infraction; offence; offense; violation; infringement

Related Definitions for "false pretense":

(law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation¹

Related Synonyms for false pretense

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