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adj
Characterized by equivocation or by overly complex or specious argumentation; improperly reasoned.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: sometimes hyphenated
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noun
Chopped logic: reasoning which is improper; sophistry.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: sometimes hyphenated
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noun
A logic chopper: one who makes confusing or specious arguments, especially arguments involving equivocation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete
Qualifier: usually hyphenated
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verb
To talk back, bandy words; to argue generally.
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Usage: obsolete
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verb
To argue skillfully, using complex logic or clever reasoning.
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verb
To make an argument which is illogical, especially one which is overly complex or which improperly uses fine or clever distinctions; to equivocate.
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