under/on the pretense of

:  in or into a position below or beneath something

:  below or short of some quantity, level, or limit

:  in or into a condition of subjection, subordination, or unconsciousness

:  below or beneath so as to be overhung, surmounted, covered, protected, or concealed by

:  subject to the authority, control, guidance, or instruction of

:  receiving or undergoing the action or effect of

:  lower in rank or authority :  subordinate

:  a claim made or implied

:  one not supported by fact

:  mere ostentation :  pretentiousness