special pleading
Pronunciation
/spˈɛʃəl plˈiːdɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "special pleading"in English

Special pleading
01

(law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
special pleadings
02

an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view

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