Definition for

equivocation

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noun – In logic, a fallacy depending upon the double signification of some one word: distinguished from amphibology, which depends upon the doubtful interpretation of a whole sentence.

noun – Ambiguity of speech; specifically, the use, with a view to mislead, of words or expressions susceptible of a double signification; prevarication.

noun – Synonyms Prevarication, etc. (see evasion); shuffling, quibbling, quibble, equivoke.

noun – The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead.

noun – A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.

noun – The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

noun – intentionally vague or ambiguous

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