Equivocation
/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
The politician's equivocation on the issue left voters uncertain about his stance.
- (n.) A fallacy that occurs when a word is used in two different senses within an argument.
The argument was invalid due to equivocation on the term 'bank.'
Forms
- equivocations
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Commentary
Equivocation often undermines clarity in legal drafting; avoid ambiguous terms to ensure precise interpretation.
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