单词 | false pretence |
释义 | false pretence (once / 9633 pages) n WORD FAMILY false pretence: false pretences USAGE EXAMPLESBut there was a rush of couples at government offices who got divorced - under false pretence - so they were able to buy a second property. BBC(Nov 16, 2016) He was charged for impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and attempting to obtain money by false pretences. US News(Jul 28, 2016) Bilkisu is one of those sent from Nigeria to the UK under false pretences. BBC(Jul 28, 2015) n (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation Syn|Hyper false pretense infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation a crime less serious than a felony |
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