Pretext
noun
1.
something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse:
The leaders used the insults as a pretext to declare war.
2.
the misleading appearance or behavior assumed with this intention:
His many lavish compliments were a pretext for subtle mockery.
noun
1.
a fictitious reason given in order to conceal the real one
2.
a specious excuse; pretence
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