special pleading

Noun
  1. An argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence (synset 107197548)
    is a type of: specious argument - an argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious
  2. (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations (synset 106575469)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: pleading - (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

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