sophism
noun
soph·ism
ˈsä-ˌfi-zəm 
1
: an argument apparently correct in form but actually invalid
especially
: such an argument used to deceive
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The trial was a kangaroo circus packed with sophism, subterfuge, and courtroom chicanery.
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“Sophism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sophism. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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sophism
noun
soph·ism
ˈsäf-ˌiz-əm
: a misleading argument that seems reasonable
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