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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资深译员Paloma，毕业于亚洲一流的翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与境外投资相关的法律文件。