False Pretense (Noun)
Meaning
(law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suspect was charged with obtaining money under false pretense by claiming to be a licensed contractor.
- The company was found liable for selling faulty products under false pretense of providing excellent quality.
- The officer was accused of using his position under false pretense to retrieve personal information.
- She was arrested for fraud after being caught buying expensive items under false pretense of having funds available.
- He was convicted of grand larceny by obtaining goods under false pretense and selling them for cash.