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equivocation

The correct spelling is equivocation.

How to pronounce equivocation

noun

IPA: /əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/

Say it like: Ekw-ivo-cas-hon

The correct spelling is equivocation. A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
  2. 2.The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

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