False Pretenses

/ˈfɔːls ˈprɛtɛnsɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A fraudulent act by which a person obtains property or money by misrepresenting a material fact with intent to deceive and defraud the owner.
    The defendant was convicted of obtaining cash through false pretenses by lying about the product's authenticity.

Commentary

False pretenses require an intentional misrepresentation of a past or existing fact, distinguishing it from innocent mistakes or future promises.

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