pretence

[pri-tens, pree-tens]

noun

British.

1. variant of pretense.

pretence

/ prɪˈtɛns /

noun

1. the act of pretending

2. a false display; affectation

3. a claim, esp a false one, to a right, title, or distinction

4. make-believe or feigning

5. a false claim or allegation; pretext

6. a less common word for pretension

Example Sentences

Ministers have said they intend to extend the review model in future to cover honour killings – crimes committed under the pretence of protecting the supposed honour or reputation of a family or community.

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Hull Crown Court heard that Reyes flew from Columbia to the UK via Spain under the pretence of looking for work in London.

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That can include a lack of authorisation and a failure to explain the risks - all packaged in promotional posts using the pretence of a lavish lifestyle.

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Prosecutors allege Ms Patterson "deliberately poisoned" her guests "with murderous intent", after inviting them for lunch "on the pretence she'd been diagnosed with cancer".

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But she alleges Ms Patterson "deliberately poisoned" her guests "with murderous intent", after after inviting them for lunch "on the pretence she'd been diagnosed with cancer".

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