False pretence
False pretence 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 pretence
False pretense is a synonym for false pretence. In some cases you can use "False pretense" instead a noun phrase "False pretence".
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
False pretence is a synonym for false pretense. You can use "False pretence" instead a noun phrase "False pretense".
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