special pleading
1 of 1noun/ˈspɛʃəl ˈplidɪŋ/
1
(law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
2
an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view
(law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view