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pettifoggery

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pettifoggery has 1 sense
  1. bicker, bickering, spat, tiff, squabble, pettifoggery, fuss - a quarrel about petty points
    --1 is a kind of quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup
    Derived form: verb pettifog1

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Pettifoggery

Definition

Noun: Pettifoggery refers to the practice of emphasizing insignificant details or engaging in overly petty arguments, especially for the purpose of confusing or deceiving someone.

Senses

  1. Trivial, petty, or insignificant arguments or actions.
  2. Dishonest or deceptive legal practices which involve using irrelevant or minor technicalities to confuse or mislead.

Sample Sentences

  1. The debate quickly devolved into pettifoggery, as both politicians resorted to nitpicking the smallest details.
  2. Lawyers notorious for their pettifoggery often manipulate legal jargon to deceive juries.
  3. Don't waste your time on such pettifoggery; focus on the essential issues at hand.

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