Definition of Special pleading

1. Noun. An argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence.

Generic synonyms: Specious Argument

2. Noun. (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations.
Generic synonyms: Pleading
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Lexicographical Neighbors of Special Pleading

special education
special effect
special effects
special election
special elections
special hospital
special interest
special jury
special master
special masters
special move
special moves
special needs
special nurse
special order sale
special pleading (current term)
special relativity
special relativity theory
special resolution
special sauce
special school
special sensation
special sense
special session
special somatic afferent column
special stage
special team
special teams
special theory of relativity
special verdict

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