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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.
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See also

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

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