n. [ Cf. F. prétention. See Pretend, Tension. ]
The arrogant pretensions of Glengarry contributed to protract the discussion. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
This was but an invention and pretension given out by the Spaniards. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Men indulge those opinions and practices that favor their pretensions. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]