preexcuse

Example:He used a pretext to get close to the famous author. The pretext was that he was writing an article about his latest book.

Definition:A false or willful misrepresentation of the facts, especially to gain an unfair advantage; or an excuse or claim that is not true, made in order to mask one's true intent.

Example:She offered an excuse for her lateness, saying she was stuck in traffic.

Definition:A statement or claim given in explanation of some unwise action or conduct, or of doing or omitting something that would normally be expected; a reason for doing something.