HyperDic: special_pleading

English > 2 senses of the expression special pleading:
NOUNcommunicationspecial pleadingan argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence
communicationspecial pleading(law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
English > special pleading: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence.
Broaderspecious argumentAn argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious / fallacious
Spanishargucia, argumentos especiosos
Catalanargúcia, arguments especiosos
English > special pleading: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning(law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderpleading(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

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