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Special pleading

Special pleading Meaning & Definition
Special pleading Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Special pleading?

[n] (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
[n] an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence

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See Also | pleading | specious argument

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