/prɪˈtɛns/ – Noun
Definition: giả đò, giả vờ, làm ra vẻ, cớ, lý do.
A more thorough explanation: Pretence is a false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions, often intended to deceive or mislead others. In a legal context, pretence refers to a false representation or assertion made with the intent to deceive or mislead, which may be used as a basis for legal action or as evidence in a legal proceeding.
Example: The defendant’s claim of self-defense was seen as a pretence to justify their aggressive actions.