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special pleading
–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.

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special pleading

noun
1. an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence 
2. (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations 

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