noun
(law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
• Syn: ↑false pretense
• Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence
• Hypernyms: ↑misdemeanor, ↑misdemeanour, ↑infraction, ↑violation, ↑infringement
Useful english dictionary. 2012.