false pretence (Meaning)
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false pretence (n)
(law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
Synonyms & Antonyms of false pretence
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
false pretence Sentence Examples
- He entered the country under the false pretence of being a businessman.
- She obtained the loan by using false pretences.
- He was accused of using false pretences to sell defective products.
- The company was convicted of making false pretences in its advertising.
- She was found guilty of obtaining property by false pretences.
- The salesman was fired for using false pretences to close a deal.
- He was charged with fraud by false pretences.
- The politician was accused of making false pretences during his election campaign.
- The company's claims about its products were found to be false pretences.
- He was arrested for obtaining money by false pretences.
FAQs About the word false pretence
(law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
He entered the country under the false pretence of being a businessman.
She obtained the loan by using false pretences.
He was accused of using false pretences to sell defective products.
The company was convicted of making false pretences in its advertising.
