Definition of logical fallacy Logical fallacy
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What does logical fallacy mean?
WordNet
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| logical fallacy - a fallacy in logical argumentation | ||
| fallacy, false belief a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning | ||
| hysteron proteron the logical fallacy of using as a true premise a proposition that is yet to be proved | ||
| ignoratio elenchi the logical fallacy of supposing that an argument proving an irrelevant point has proved the point at issue | ||
| petitio, petitio principii the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question | ||
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Wiktionary 
- logical fallacy (Noun)
A fallacy; a clearly defined error in reasoning used to support or refute an argument, excluding simple unintended mistakes. - logical fallacy (Noun)
A formal fallacy . Encyclopedia Britannica 1911, "Fallacy".
