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false pretense::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | false pretence |
| Type of | violation, infraction, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infringement |
Examples of false pretense
false pretense
Doing it under the false pretense that benefit cuts are inevitable is even worse.
From the huffingtonpost.com
Prosecutors dropped charges of embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretense.
From the newsobserver.com
Saucier and Innabnit, both 28, were indicted on the charges of felony false pretense.
From the al.com
A fifth charge of obtaining property by false pretense has been dropped.
From the newsobserver.com
We must also realize that our enemies are using the religion of Islam as a false pretense.
From the orlandosentinel.com
They invaded Iraq under a false pretense and you're okay with that.
From the battleland.blogs.time.com
Adam Baker still faces charges of felony identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense.
From the charlotteobserver.com
They acquired the company under the false pretense that they would keep manufacturing in Britain.
From the guardian.co.uk
Fuller was charged with attempting to obtain property by false pretense and uttering a forged instrument.
From the sfgate.com
