straw man
noun
Definition of straw man
1 : a weak or imaginary opposition (such as an argument or adversary) set up only to be easily confuted
2 : a person set up to serve as a cover for a usually questionable transaction
From the M-W Editors
1886
First Known Use of straw man
1886
STRAW MAN Defined for English Language Learners
straw man
noun
Definition of straw man for English Language Learners
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: a weak or imaginary argument or opponent that is set up to be easily defeated
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straw man
noun
Legal Definition of straw man
: an intermediary for a transaction (as a conveyance of real property)
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