pretext

pretext (pree-tekst), n. A false or weak reason or motive advanced to hide the actual or strong reason or motive. [Cases: Civil Rights 1137. C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 34, 39–40.] — pretextual (pree-teks-choo-[ schwa]l), adj.

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法律翻译William，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关农业和食品领域的法律文件。