Rhetorical Evasion
/ˌrɛtəˈrɒrɪkəl ɪˈveɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The deliberate use of ambiguous, evasive, or indirect language to avoid answering legal questions or admitting facts in legal arguments or testimony.
The lawyer's rhetorical evasion obscured the key facts in the courtroom.
Forms
- rhetorical evasion
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Commentary
Rhetorical evasion often arises in courtroom settings where clarity is critical; drafters and litigators should aim for precision to prevent ambiguity from undermining legal analysis.
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