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Webster 1913 Edition

Equivocation

E-quivˊo-ca′tion

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Noun.
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead.
Syn. – Prevarication; ambiguity; shuffling; evasion; guibbling. See
Equivocal
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Adj.
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Prevaricate
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Verb.
I.

Webster 1828 Edition

Equivocation

EQUIVOCA'TION

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Noun.
Ambiguity of speech; the use of words or expressions that are susceptible of a double signification. Hypocrites are often guilty of equivocation, and by this means lose the confidence of their fellow men. Equivocation is incompatible with the christian character and profession.

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