/ɪn prɪˈtɛns/ – Phrase
Definition: viện cớ, lấy lý do.
A more thorough explanation: “In pretence” is a legal term that refers to a situation where someone is acting or behaving in a way that is not genuine or sincere, often with the intention to deceive or mislead others. It can be used in the context of fraud or misrepresentation, where a person is pretending to be something they are not in order to gain an advantage or deceive others.
Example: The defendant acted in pretence of being a licensed professional in order to deceive clients and obtain payment for services not rendered.