pettifoggeries

[US]/ˌpɛtɪˈfɒɡəriz/
[UK]/ˌpɛtɪˈfɑɡəriz/

Translation

n.deceptive or petty practices, especially in legal matters

Phrases & Collocations

legal pettifoggeries

petty pettifoggeries

avoid pettifoggeries

pettifoggeries abound

dismiss pettifoggeries

criticize pettifoggeries

expose pettifoggeries

pursue pettifoggeries

engage in pettifoggeries

tackle pettifoggeries

Example Sentences

the lawyer was tired of dealing with the pettifoggeries of the opposing counsel.

sometimes, pettifoggeries can distract from the main issues at hand.

he often gets caught up in pettifoggeries instead of focusing on his goals.

the meeting was filled with pettifoggeries that wasted everyone's time.

her pettifoggeries during the discussion frustrated the team.

we should avoid pettifoggeries and focus on what truly matters.

the politician's speech was full of pettifoggeries that confused the audience.

pettifoggeries can undermine the credibility of a serious debate.

they spent hours on pettifoggeries instead of making a decision.

his tendency for pettifoggeries often leads to misunderstandings.

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