special pleading

spe·cial plead·ing

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Definitions of special pleading words

noun special pleading Law. pleading that alleges special or new matter in avoidance of the allegations made by the opposite side. 1
noun special pleading pleading or arguing that ignores unfavorable features of a case. 1
uncountable noun special pleading If someone is using special pleading, they are trying to persuade you to do something by only telling you the facts that support their case. 0
noun special pleading a pleading that alleges new facts that offset those put forward by the other side rather than directly admitting or denying those facts 0
noun special pleading a pleading that emphasizes the favourable aspects of a case while omitting the unfavourable 0
noun special pleading a pleading which is more than a mere denial of the charges or allegations, as one introducing new matter justifying an otherwise culpable act 0

before 1675

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1675-85

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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