<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the laying of a claim to something</li><li>Synonyms: profession, assertion</li><li>a claim or title to something; often pretensions</li><li>a claim made, especially indirectly or by implication, to some quality, merit, or the like: They laughed at my pretensions to superior judgment.</li><li>a claim to dignity, importance, or merit; pretentiousness</li><li>Synonyms: pretense, airs, affectation</li><li>the act of pretending or alleging</li><li>an allegation of doubtful veracity</li><li>a pretext</li><li>Synonyms: excuse</li></ul>