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Meaning of special pleading | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Arguing that a particular case is an exception to a generally accepted rule, without justification and without a relevant basis.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Lt. Gilbert deserves a full and fair hearing just like everyone else, no matter how the chips fall, no special pleading, and no playing the gender card.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

special police special proceeding special prosecutor special rapporteur Special Region of Yogyakarta special relationship