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Simple English definitions for legal terms

obtaining property by false pretenses

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A quick definition of obtaining property by false pretenses:

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses: This means getting something from someone by lying or tricking them. It's like pretending to be someone else or saying something that isn't true to get something you want. This is not okay and is against the law.

Obtain the Floor: In meetings or discussions, when someone wants to speak, they need to get the attention of the person in charge (the chair). This is called "obtaining the floor." It's like raising your hand in class to get the teacher's attention. Once you have the floor, you can speak and share your ideas.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Obtaining property by false pretenses is when someone acquires property or money through deceitful means. This can include lying, misrepresenting facts, or using false documents to convince someone to give them something of value.

Example: John tells his neighbor that he is collecting money for a charity that helps homeless children. He shows his neighbor a fake brochure and asks for a donation. The neighbor gives John $100, but later finds out that the charity does not exist. John obtained the money by false pretenses.

Explanation: In this example, John used false pretenses to obtain money from his neighbor. He lied about the charity and used a fake brochure to convince his neighbor to give him money. This is an example of obtaining property by false pretenses because John obtained money through deceitful means.

Example: Sarah tells her landlord that she lost her job and cannot afford to pay rent. She shows her landlord a fake letter from her employer and asks for a rent reduction. The landlord agrees and lowers Sarah's rent. Later, the landlord finds out that Sarah never lost her job and the letter was fake. Sarah obtained a rent reduction by false pretenses.

Explanation: In this example, Sarah used false pretenses to obtain a rent reduction from her landlord. She lied about losing her job and used a fake letter to convince her landlord to lower her rent. This is an example of obtaining property by false pretenses because Sarah obtained a rent reduction through deceitful means.

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