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单词 pretextual
释义
pretextual
adjective
uk
/ˌpriːˈteks.tʃu.əl/us
/ˌpriːˈteks.tʃu.əl/
done or used as apretext(= apretendedreasonfor doing something that is used tohidetherealreason):
作为借口的，作为托词的
Thereasonsgiven bydefensecounselwere notgenuineand were pretextual.辩护律师提出的理由并不真实，是借口。
Theexplanationfor herfiringwas pretextual andinfluencedinsteadby aretaliatorymotive.所给出的解雇她的理由不过是借口，是受到报复性动机的影响。
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  • Thegovernmentused pretextualarreststokeeptheactiviststiedup incourt.
  • He hasofferednoevidencewhatsoeverto show that thosereasonsare ashamor pretextual.
  • There was noevidencetosupporttheallegationthat thetrafficstopwas pretextual (racebased) innature.
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(Definition ofpretextualfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpretextual

pretextual
Therefore, these motions for resolution seem pointless andpretextual.
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That is apretextualargument!
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Defendant presented a coherent explanation for the structure of the market and plaintiff did not claim this explanation waspretextual.
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Third, the trial court must decide whether the explanation ispretextual.
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A rationale ispretextualif it applies equally to a similarly situated juror who was seated.
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If a party can establish a prima facie case for the proffered evidence, the opposing party must prove that the these reasons werepretextualor false.
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