Special Pleading (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. pleading that alleges special or new matter in avoidance of the allegations made by the opposite side.
  2. pleading or arguing that ignores unfavorable features of a case.
noun law
  1. a pleading that alleges new facts that offset those put forward by the other side rather than directly admitting or denying those facts
  2. a pleading that emphasizes the favourable aspects of a case while omitting the unfavourable
Special Pleading (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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