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sophism
noun soph·ism \ˈsä-ˌfi-zəm\
Definition of SOPHISM
1
: an argument apparently correct in form but actually invalid; especially : such an argument used to deceive
2
: sophistry 1
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First Known Use of SOPHISM
15th century
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