False pretense
False pretense noun - (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation.
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Synonyms for False pretense
Misdemeanor and false pretense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misdemeanor" instead a noun phrase "False pretense".
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor noun - A crime less serious than a felony.
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Synonyms for Misdemeanor
False pretense and misdemeanor are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "False pretense" with "Misdemeanor", this terms are similar.
Nearby Word: misdemeanour
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