special pleading

• Falacia lógica en la que una persona aplica estándares, principios o reglas a los demás, pero se hace una excepción injustificada para sí misma o para su propio argumento, sin dar una razón válida.

A logical fallacy in which a person applies standards, principles, or rules to others while making an exception for themselves or their own argument without adequate justification.

1. Logical fallacyC1formal

   An argument that ignores relevant evidence or makes an exception without proper justification.

   Petición de principio especial

   • His argument was a special pleading because he ignored the data that contradicted his claim.
   • The politician's defense was a classic case of special pleading.
   • Special pleading is often used to avoid addressing the main issue.

2. Legal termC2formal

   A legal claim that introduces new facts to avoid a previous legal obligation.

   alegación especial

   • The defendant filed a special pleading to avoid the contract terms.
   • Special pleading in court requires specific evidence to support the exception.
   • The judge rejected the special pleading as insufficient.