ignoratio elenchi
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noun \ˌig-nə-ˈrä-tē-ˌō-i-ˈleŋ-ˌkē\Definition of IGNORATIO ELENCHI
: a fallacy in logic of supposing a point proved or disproved by an argument proving or disproving something not at issue
Origin of IGNORATIO ELENCHI
Latin, literally, ignorance of proof
First Known Use: 1588
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