false pretenses

noun

Meaning

Representation of untrue facts

Etymology / origin

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Related words

fraud(English)tort of deceit(English)mortgage fraud(English)bad faith(English)financial crime(English)deceit(English)after-acquired title(English)false advertising(English)

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