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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1513]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1513]
==Definition==
==Definition==
*: a [[purpose]] or [[motive]] alleged or an [[appearance]] assumed in order to cloak the real [[intention]] or [[state]] of affairs
* a [[purpose]] or [[motive]] alleged or an [[appearance]] assumed in order to cloak the real [[intention]] or [[state]] of affairs
==Description==
==Description==
A '''pretext''' is an excuse to do something or say something. Pretexts may be based on a half-[[truth]] or developed in the [[context]] of a [[Deception|misleading fabrication]]. Pretexts have been used to conceal the true [[purpose]] or rationale behind [[actions]] and [[words]].
A '''pretext''' is an excuse to do something or say something. Pretexts may be based on a half-[[truth]] or developed in the [[context]] of a [[Deception|misleading fabrication]]. Pretexts have been used to conceal the true [[purpose]] or rationale behind [[actions]] and [[words]].
