pettifog Synonyms
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pettifog Meaning
pettifog (v)
argue over petty things
pettifog (v. i.)
To do a petty business as a lawyer; also, to do law business in a petty or tricky way.
pettifog (v. t.)
To advocate like a pettifogger; to argue trickily; as, to pettifog a claim.
FAQs About the word pettifog
argue over petty thingsTo do a petty business as a lawyer; also, to do law business in a petty or tricky way., To advocate like a pettifogger; to argue trickily
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Lawyers who pettifog excessively risk damaging their credibility in court.
It's essential for attorneys to present clear arguments without resorting to pettifogging tactics.
The judge admonished the attorney for attempting to pettifog the proceedings with irrelevant points.
Instead of addressing the main issue, the lawyer tried to pettifog by nitpicking minor details.
