false pretense

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Noun false pretense has 1 sense

false pretense, false pretence - (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
--₁ is a kind of misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offence, offense, violation, infringement

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Term: False Pretense

Definition: False pretense refers to the act of intentionally deceiving someone by making false statements, promises, or representations with the intention of defrauding or obtaining something dishonestly.

Examples:

The scam artist approached the elderly woman with false pretenses of being a charity worker and successfully tricked her into donating her life savings.
He was convicted of obtaining a loan from the bank under false pretenses by providing fraudulent financial documents.
The politician's campaign was based on false pretenses, making promises he had no intention of keeping.

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