Pretext
Pretext noun - Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason.
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Requirement and pretext are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Requirement" instead a noun "Pretext".
Nearby Word: pretexting
Requirement
Requirement noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.
Pretext and requirement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretext" instead a noun "Requirement".
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