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1. a deliberate misrepresentation of facts, as to obtain title to money or property.2. the use of such misrepresentation.[1750-60]
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false pretenses — false pre·tens·es / pre ˌten səz, pri ten / n pl: false representations concerning past or present facts that are made with the intent to defraud another; also: the crime of obtaining title to another s property by false pretenses compare larceny … Law dictionary
False pretenses — False False, a. [Compar. {Falser}; superl. {Falsest}.] [L. falsus, p. p. of fallere to deceive; cf. OF. faus, fals, F. faux, and AS. fals fraud. See {Fail}, {Fall}.] 1. Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
false pretenses — n. Law deliberate misrepresentation of fact in speech or action in order to obtain another s property … English World dictionary
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false pretenses — Illegally obtaining money, goods, or merchandise from another by fraud or misrepresentation. As a statutory crime, although defined in slightly different ways in the various jurisdictions, consists generally of these elements: (1) an intent to… … Black's law dictionary
false pretenses — Illegally obtaining money, goods, or merchandise from another by fraud or misrepresentation. As a statutory crime, although defined in slightly different ways in the various jurisdictions, consists generally of these elements: (1) an intent to… … Black's law dictionary
False Pretenses (film) — False Pretenses may refer to:* False Pretenses (1935 film) * False Pretenses (1974 film) … Wikipedia
False Pretenses (1935 film) — Infobox Film name = False Pretenses image size = caption = director = Charles Lamont producer = George R. Batcheller writer = Ewart Adamson Betty Burbridge narrator = starring = Irene Ware music = cinematography = M. A. Anderson editing = Roland… … Wikipedia
false pretenses — noun plural : false representations concerning past or present facts or events for the purpose of defrauding another … Useful english dictionary
false pretenses — A form of fraud that involves knowingly making untrue statements or other misrepresentations to obtain money or property. Examples include falsely claiming to represent a charity and then keeping any donations, and claiming that a painting is… … Business law dictionary
