01 n. Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise.
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Ostensible reason or motive assigned or assumed as a color or cover for the real reason or motive; pretense; disguise.“They suck the blood of those they depend on, under a pretext of service and kindness.” — L'Estrange.“With how much or how little pretext of reason.” — Dr. H. More.