What is FALSE PRETENSES?

This term applies to the premeditated and calculated act that misrepresents the facts or a situation in order to defraud.

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Related Legal Terms
PRETENSES, FALSE ARREST, FALSE ACTION, FALSE SWEARING, FALSE, FALSE IMPERSONATION, FALSE AFFIDAVIT, OATH FALSE, FALSE ENTRY, FALSE CLAIM


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