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pre tex tu al |prēˈteksCHo͞oəl priˈtɛkstʃuəl | ▶adjective Law denoting or relating to arrests or minor offenses that enable authorities to detain suspects for investigation of other matters. Ashcroft has justified the use of transparently pretextual charges to hold them.

 

Oxford Dictionary

pretextual

pre tex tu al |prēˈteksCHo͞oəl priˈtɛkstʃuəl | ▶adjective Law denoting or relating to arrests or minor offenses that enable authorities to detain suspects for investigation of other matters. Ashcroft has justified the use of transparently pretextual charges to hold them.