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    pretext
    [ˈpriːtɛkst]
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    pretext (danh từ) · pretexts (danh từ số nhiều)
    1. a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
      "the rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move"
      từ đồng nghĩa:
      excuse · false excuse · ostensible reason · alleged reason · plea · supposed grounds · guise · ploy · pretence · ruse · semblance · show · blind · pose · masquerade · mask · cloak · veil · veneer · smokescreen · camouflage · cover · travesty · parody · charade
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    early 16th century: from Latin praetextus ‘outward display’, from the verb praetexere ‘to disguise’, from prae ‘before’ + texere ‘weave’.
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  3. Pretext Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretext

    Definition of pretext. : a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs.

  4. Pretext Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Pretext definition, something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse: The leaders used the insults as a pretext to declare war. See more.

  5. Pretext - definition of pretext by The Free Dictionary

    https://www.thefreedictionary.com/pretext

    pretext - something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

  6. PRETEXT | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pretext

    pretext definition: 1. a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason: 2. a pretended…. Learn more.

  7. PRETEXT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/pretext

    pretext meaning: 1. a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason: 2. a pretended…. Learn more.

  8. Urban Dictionary: pretext

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    Top definition. pretext. Verb, portmanteau - To pretend to text someone or reply to someone's text message to avoid awkward situations. This happens most often when talking to someone you don't really know or when you don't want to look weird while waiting for the bus.

  9. Pretext definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/pretext

    20/03/2018 · Definition of 'pretext'. (priːtekst ) Word forms: plural pretexts. countable noun. A pretext is a reason which you pretend has caused you to do something. They wanted a pretext for subduing the region by force. [ + for] He excused himself on the pretext of a stomach upset.

  10. Pretext legal definition of Pretext

    https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/pretext

    PRETEXT. The reasons assigned to justify an act, which have only the appearance of truth, and which are without foundation; or which if true are not the true reasons for such act. Vattel, liv. 3, c. 3, 32. A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

  11. Pretexting Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretexting

    pretexting: [noun] the practice of presenting oneself as someone else in order to obtain private information.

  12. What is pretexting? Definition, examples and prevention ...

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    Xuất bản: 04/06/2020
    Thời gian đọc ước tính: 11 phút

    [is] the creation of a scenario, which is the pretext used to engage the victim. The pretext sets the scene for the attack along with the characters and the plot.



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