special pleading (Meaning)
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special pleading (n)
an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence
(law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
Synonyms & Antonyms of special pleading
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special pleading Sentence Examples
- The politician's special pleading for his cronies was met with widespread criticism.
- The judge dismissed the defense attorney's special pleading as irrelevant.
- The company's special pleading for an exemption from environmental regulations was denied.
- The athlete's special pleading for a reduced sentence was rejected by the court.
- The employee's special pleading for a promotion was met with skepticism by their manager.
- The advocate's special pleading for the rights of the accused was seen as self-serving.
- The scientist's special pleading for their pet theory was met with derision from their colleagues.
- The special pleading of lobbyists for their clients' interests is often met with disdain.
- The professor's special pleading for the abolition of grades was met with mixed reactions from students.
- The special pleading of religious fundamentalists for the supremacy of their beliefs is often seen as intolerant.
FAQs About the word special pleading
an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence, (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
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The politician's special pleading for his cronies was met with widespread criticism.
The judge dismissed the defense attorney's special pleading as irrelevant.
The company's special pleading for an exemption from environmental regulations was denied.
The athlete's special pleading for a reduced sentence was rejected by the court.
