false pretence

Thân thiện

A man was convicted of obtaining money under false pretence.

Definition

Noun: 1. A deceptive act or false representation intended to defraud someone, typically to obtain money or property: In law, "false pretence" refers to the crime of knowingly making a false statement of fact (past or present) with the intent to deceive another person, and as a result, obtaining something of value from them. The core elements are the misrepresentation, the intent to defraud, and the successful acquisition of property.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He was convicted of obtaining money under false pretences after selling fake investment schemes.
  • The company gained the contract under false pretences by lying about its safety record.
  • She realized her friendship was based on false pretences when he only contacted her for loans.

Advanced Usage

• "to obtain something under false pretences": This is the most common legal and idiomatic phrase. It means to acquire something through deception.
  • The art dealer was accused of obtaining the painting under false pretences.

Variants and Related Words

• False Pretense (noun): The standard American English spelling of "false pretence".
• Pretense (noun): A false appearance or action intended to deceive. (e.g., )
• Pretence (noun): The British English spelling of "pretense".

Synonyms

• Fraud: Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
• Deception: The act of deceiving someone.
• Misrepresentation: The action of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.

Related Phrases

• Under/on the pretence of (doing) something: By pretending to do something else. (Note: This common phrase uses "pretence" in a broader, not strictly legal, sense).
  • He entered the building under the pretence of making a delivery.

Học thuật

Noun

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

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