/tə əbˈteɪn baɪ fɔls prɪˈtɛnsɪz/ – Phrase
Definition: chiếm đoạt tài sản của người khác bằng cách lừa đảo, thực hiện hành vi gian lận.
A more thorough explanation: To obtain (property) by false pretences refers to the act of acquiring ownership or possession of property through deceitful or fraudulent means, such as by making false representations or statements with the intention of deceiving another person into transferring the property to the perpetrator. This action is considered a criminal offense in many jurisdictions and is typically punishable by law.
Example: The defendant was charged with obtaining property by false pretences after he convinced the victim to transfer ownership of her car to him by falsely claiming he was a car dealer.