Straw Man Argument
/ˈstrɔː ˌmæn ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A fallacious argumentative technique in which a party misrepresents an opponent's position to more easily refute it.
The lawyer attacked a straw man argument rather than addressing the actual legal claim.
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- straw man arguments
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Commentary
Commonly arises in legal debate and reasoning; clarity in argument construction helps avoid misleading presentations.
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