Pretender
/prɪˈtɛndər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who claims or aspires to a title, position, or status, especially a throne, without being recognized as the rightful holder.
The pretender declared himself the rightful heir to the crown.
Forms
- pretenders
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Commentary
In legal and historical contexts, 'pretender' often implies a disputed claim to authority, requiring precise identification to avoid confusion with legitimate claimants.
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