Ambiguity: alternatives and connections

A phrase, discourse, or proposition, susceptible of two interpretations; and hence, of uncertain meaning. It differs from equivocation, which arises…

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Ambiguous discourse; amphibology.

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The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead.

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A small opening, as in the walls of fortification, or in the bulkhead of a ship, through which small arms or other weapons may be discharged at an en…

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The use of equivocal or ambiguous words.

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The act of prevaricating, shuffling, or quibbling, to evade the truth or the disclosure of truth; a deviation from the truth and fair dealing.

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The act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expr…

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Speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.

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Doubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal; as,…

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Doubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal; as,…

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(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtfu…

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(Literally, called equally one thing or the other; hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double interpretation; of doubtfu…

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The state of being equivocal.

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Absence of ambiguity; clearness; perspicuity.

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Absence of ambiguity; clearness; perspicuity.

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