pretension

language: ru

definitions

  1. noun
    an attempt to appear more important or impressive than one really is; a claim to something without justification
    ru: претензия; высокомерие
  2. noun
    a claim or demand for something, especially in a formal or legal context
    ru: требование; претензия

examples

  1. He made no pretension to wealth.

    Он не делал претензий на богатство.

  2. The court rejected his pretension.

    Суд отклонил его требование.