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Special pleading

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special pleading

 
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–noun
1. Law. pleading that alleges special or new matter in avoidance of the allegations made by the opposite side.
2. pleading or arguing that ignores unfavorable features of a case.
Origin:
1675–85
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special pleading  
n.  

  1. Law Assertion of new or special matter to offset the opposing party's allegations, as an alternative to direct denial.

  2. A presentation of an argument that emphasizes only a favorable or single aspect of the question at issue.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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