vikarierende motiv
English translation: pretext
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3 hrs confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1pretext Explanation: That which is put forward to cover the real purpose or object; the ostensible reason or motive of action; an excuse, pretence, specious plea. (OED) |
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