false pretense
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English
Alternative forms
- false pretence (British spelling)
Noun
false pretense (plural false pretenses) (American spelling)
- A representation made of untrue assertions in order to convey a false impression.
- She enrolled at the university under false pretenses, giving an invented birth date and lying about her qualifications.
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural, even if only one false representation has apparently been made.
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