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false pre·tence

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. false pretense, false pretencenoun

    (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation

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  1. false pretence

    In criminal law, property is obtained by false pretenses when the acquisition results from the intentional misrepresentation of a past or existing fact.

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  1. false pretence

    False pretence refers to a deliberate act of misrepresenting, deceiving, or lying about facts, circumstances, or intentions with the aim of persuading another person to give up something of value or to surrender a legal right. This is usually carried out for personal gain or to cause harm to another. False pretence can also be related to fraudulent activities and scams. The term is widely used in law, finance, and business.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of false pretence in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of false pretence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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