Case and Pretext

Case

Case noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

Usage example: you'll get a chance to make your case, but unless you're very convincing, your request will be denied

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Pretext and case are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Case".

Nearby Words: cased, casing, casework

Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.

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Case and pretext are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Case" instead a noun "Pretext".

Nearby Word: pretexting

Walk the Plank: In Captain Morgan's Revenge and Keelhauled, in the latter case as a pretext to something far worse.

Source: Music / Alestorm
Brackenreid visits one of them on the pretext of updating him on the case, saying that they're closing in on the murderer, who's nicknamed "Accidental Al".

Source: Series / Murdoch Mysteries
To be sure, field kitchens were vital material for winter warfare, but in this case it was just a pretext for killing a loyal officer for being involved in an embarrassing defeat.

Source: You Have Failed Me

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