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ENpretextNoun
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Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
stalking-horsecloak
bn:00064287n Concept
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An artful or simulated semblance
guisepretensepretence
bn:00042149n Concept
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Ein Vorwand dient der vordergründigen Rationalisierung und Begründung von Handlungen und Ansichten, die tatsächlich anderen Beweggründen entspringen.
bn:05274562n Concept
ENpretextVerb
EN
To employ a pretext, which involves using a false or contrived purpose for soliciting the gain of something else.
bn:13643758v Concept

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