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What is an equivocation?

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An equivocation is a logical fallacy resulting from multiple meanings of the same expression, or the use of such for the sake of confusion.

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An equivocation is a logical fallacy where a term is used in multiple senses within an argument to mislead or deceive the audience. It involves switching between different meanings of a word to make a flawed argument appear more convincing.

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