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PRETEXT (law)


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 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. not the true reasons for such act. Vattel, liv. 3, c. 3, 32.