False Pretenses Definition

noun

Criminal misrepresentation made with the intent of defrauding a person of something of value.

American Heritage

Deliberate misrepresentation of fact in speech or action in order to obtain another's property.

Webster's New World

Any deceptive claims or methods used in order to attain a desired result.

Votes obtained under false pretenses.

Webster's New World

The act of obtaining a benefit or property by fraud or misrepresentation.

Webster's New World Law

Plural form of false pretense.

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