pretence


Definition: Meaning of, pretence in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɪˈtɛns /

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pretence pretences
[British English] [] [singular,uncountable]
  1. a way of behaving which is intended to make people believe something that is not true
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  2. under/on false pretences without telling the truth about yourself or your intentions
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pretence used in phrases

  • false pretence (noun)
    1. law an offence involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
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