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Pretext

ˈpriːtɛkst

Pretext definitions
noun
pretext pretexts
  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"

    excuse false excuse ostensible reason alleged reason plea supposed grounds