FRAUD (7 letters) The term BOGUS ACT is a combination of two words, 'BOGUS' and 'ACT'. The word 'BOGUS' means false or fake, while the word 'ACT' can refer to a performance or a law. Together, the term BOGUS ACT refers to a false or fraudulent performance or law. The crossword solutions for this term are PRETENSE (8 letters) and FRAUD (7 letters). PRETENSE is defined as an ACT of pretending or an attempt to make something appear true that is actually false. FRAUD is defined as an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual. Therefore, the term BOGUS ACT can be defined as a false or fraudulent performance or law that is intended to deceive or harm someone.