false pretence

Other forms: false pretences

Definitions of false pretence
  1. noun
    (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
    synonyms: false pretense
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    type of:
    infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation
    a crime less serious than a felony
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