false pretence

Noun
  1. (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation (synset 100773515)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation - a crime less serious than a felony
    same as: false pretense

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