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- Dictionaryfallacy/ˈfaləsi/
noun
- 1. a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments: "the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"
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Use of invalid or otherwise faulty reasoning in the construction of an argument
A fallacy is the use of invalid or otherwise faulty reasoning, or "wrong moves", in the construction of an argument, which may appear stronger than it really is if the fallacy is not spotted. Some fallacies are committed intentionally to manipulate or persuade by deception, while others are committed unintentionally due to carelessness or ignorance. The soundness of legal arguments depends on the ... Wikipedia