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   equivocation

   /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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   • 1. the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication: "I say this without equivocation"

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   What does equivocation mean?

   • 含糊其辞, 模棱两可… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! EQUIVOCATION definition: 1. a way of speaking that is intentionally not clear and is confusing to other people, especially…. Learn more.

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   What is equivocation in logic?

   • In logic, equivocation ("calling two different things by the same name") is an informal fallacy resulting from the use of a particular word/expression in multiple senses within an argument.It is a type of ambiguity that stems from a phrase having two or more distinct meanings, not from the grammar or structure of the sentence.

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   What is an example of equivocation?

   • The fal- lacy of equivocation is committed when a key word is used in two or more senses in the same argument and the apparent success of the argument depends on the shift in meaning. Here are several examples: It is a crime to smoke grass. Kentucky bluegrass is a grass. Therefore, it is a crime to smoke Kentucky bluegrass.

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   Is escobarderie a synonym for Equivocation?

   • He is among those whose names have given rise to a word: "escobarderie" is a synonym for equivocation. But this is no equivocation, it is evidence there, that subordinate laws exist and nothing more. Equivocation definition: the use of equivocal or ambiguous expressions, especially in order to mislead or hedge; prevarication..

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   What is equivocal language?

   • Also found in: Thesaurus, Legal, Wikipedia. n. 1. The use of equivocal language. 2. An equivocal statement or expression. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. 2.

   Equivocation - definition of equivocation by The Free Dictionary

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   Is equivocation a good thing?

   • It's a great way to not-quite lie, but still avoid taking the blame for something you did, which is why equivocation is never a good thing. You may recognize this kind of speech from watching (some) politicians on TV.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › equivocationEQUIVOCATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Equivocation is a way of speaking that is intentionally not clear and is confusing to other people, especially to hide the truth. Learn more about this formal term, its pronunciation, and its synonyms and antonyms.

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     EQUIVOCATION translate: 含糊其辭;模棱兩可. Learn more in the...

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   Equivocation is the use of ambiguous or equivocal language to avoid giving a clear answer or to mislead. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Definitions of equivocation. noun. intentional vagueness or ambiguity. synonyms: evasiveness, prevarication. see more. noun. falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language. synonyms: tergiversation. see more. noun. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth. synonyms: evasion. see more.

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   Equivocation definition: the use of equivocal or ambiguous expressions, especially in order to mislead or hedge; prevarication.. See examples of EQUIVOCATION used in a sentence.

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   Equivocation is the use of ambiguous or misleading expressions, or the fallacy of using the same term in different senses. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Equivocation is a way of behaving or speaking that is not clear or definite and is intended to avoid or hide the truth. Learn how to use this word in formal contexts with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.

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    Equivocation is the use of ambiguous or misleading language, or the act of avoiding a direct answer. Find out the meaning, examples, and related terms of equivocation in different dictionaries and languages.