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equivo·ca·tion [ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən] N no pl

equivocation

equivocation

doppeldeutige Aussage

without equivocation

ohne Ausflüchte

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This type of equivocation has been defined as nonstraightforward communication... ambiguous, contradictory, tangential, obscure or even evasive. en.wikipedia.org

This letter makes it clear that his equivocation on evolution was, at least at first, a deliberate tactic. en.wikipedia.org

Conflation in logical terms is very similar to, if not identical to, equivocation. en.wikipedia.org

Semantic disputes can result in the logical fallacy of equivocation. en.wikipedia.org

Another example is the use of equivocation to deceive others without blatantly lying. en.wikipedia.org

Any ambiguity or equivocation will be ineffective. en.wikipedia.org

I condemn it without any equivocation whatsoever. en.wikipedia.org

In wide mental reservation, equivocations and amphibologies are used to imply an untruth that is not actually stated. en.wikipedia.org

All his authors, with many similar words, show similar equivocation. en.wikipedia.org

The logical fallacies of amphiboly and equivocation rely heavily on the use of ambiguous words and phrases. en.wikipedia.org

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