Definizione monolingua

pretext

pretext (third-person singular simple present pretexts, present participle pretexting, simple past and past participle pretexted)

1. To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.

   The spy obtained his phone records using possibly-illegal pretexting methods.

pretext (plural pretexts)

1. A false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense.

   The reporter called the company on the pretext of trying to resolve a consumer complaint.

Definizione dizionario pretext

	pretesto
	false, contrived or assumed purpose
	Something serving to conceal plans.

	scusante
	false, contrived or assumed purpose

appiglio

motivo

scusa

Altri significati:

(under the) pretext (of)

To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.

pretense (pretence)

A false, contrived or assumed purpose; a pretense.