special pleading

• Falácia lógica em que alguém aplica padrões, princípios ou regras aos outros, mas abre uma exceção para si mesmo ou para o próprio argumento sem justificativa suficiente.

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.

   Apelo 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.

   Exceção processual

   • 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.