"Equivocal" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
Having a double or sev-eral meanings or senses. See Ambiguity
A word or expression capable of different meanings; an
ambiguous term; an equivoque.
Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful.
(Literally, called equally one thing or the other;
hence:) Having two significations equally applicable; capable of double
interpretation; of doubtful meaning; ambiguous; uncertain; as,
equivocal words; an equivocal sentence.
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of
signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be
suspected; as, his actions are equivocal.
[T]he state should not impose a preferred way of life, but should leave its citizens as free as possible to choose their own values and ends, consistent with a similar liberty for others.
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A female adventurer; a woman who tries to gain position by equivocal means.
Read the complete definitionThe quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its …
Read the complete definitionDoubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; …
Read the complete definitionOf or pertaining to amphiboly; ambiguous; equivocal.
Read the complete definitionA phrase, discourse, or proposition, susceptible of two interpretations; and hence, of uncertain meaning. It differs from equivocation, which arises …
Read the complete definitionAmbiguity of speech; equivocation.
Read the complete definitionNot canonical. Hence: Of doubtful authority; equivocal; mythic; fictitious; spurious; false.
Read the complete definitionSophistical, equivocal, or false reasoning or teaching in regard to duties, obligations, and morals.
Read the complete definitionAn ambiguous speech; a figure in which a word is used an equivocal sense.
Read the complete definitionDivided into two; acting two parts, one openly and the other secretly; equivocal; deceitful; insincere.
Read the complete definitionOccasioning doubt; not clear, or obvious; equivocal; questionable; doubtful; as, a dubious answer.
Read the complete definitionEquivocalness.
Read the complete definitionIn an equivocal manner.
Read the complete definitionThe state of being equivocal.
Read the complete definitionTo use words of equivocal or doubtful signification; to express one's opinions in terms which admit of different senses, with …
Read the complete definitionTo render equivocal or ambiguous.
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Read the complete definitionThe use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead.
Read the complete definitionOne who equivocates.
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