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Pretext

Pretext Meaning & Definition
Pretext Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pretext?

[n] an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
[n] something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pretext: guise | pretence | pretense | stalking-horse

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See Also | color | colour | dissembling | feigning | pretence | pretense | putoff | semblance

Pretext In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre"text\ (?; 277), n. [F. pr['e]texte, L. praetextum, fr. praetextus, p. p. of praetexere to weave before, allege as an excuse; prae before + texere to weave. See {Text}.] Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise. They suck the blood of those they depend on, under a pretext of service and kindness. --L'Estrange. With how much or how little pretext of reason. --Dr. H. More. Syn: Pretense; excuse; semblance; disguise; appearance. See {Pretense}.

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