sophism

noun

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as in sophistry

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Recent Examples of sophism The trial was a kangaroo circus packed with sophism, subterfuge, and courtroom chicanery. — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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  1. sophistry
  2. misrepresentation
Noun
  • Further, Plato’s disdain for Gorgias, Antisthenes’ first teacher, and sophistry in general is clear; in the Platonic dialogue Gorgias, the titular character is made out to be rather foolish.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Larry Poland dismissed it as sophistry.
    — Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Definition of sophistry
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  • The suit alleges breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation and seeks declaratory and injunctive relief.
    — Chaewon Chung July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Following the report, both StubHub and Baker were hit with a class action lawsuit over allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and violation of state consumer protection statutes among other claims.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Definition of misrepresentation

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