equivocation

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Synonyms: æquivocation, equivocating, equivocator, equivocations

Antonyms: æquivocation, equivocating, equivocator, equivocations

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|logic}} A [[logical]] [[fallacy]] resulting from the use of [[multiple]] [[meaning]]s of a [[single]] [[expression]].
2. The use of expressions susceptible of a double [[signification]], possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

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