pettifoggery

[US]/ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡəri/
[UK]/ˈpɛtɪˌfɑɡəri/

Translation

n.deceitful or dishonest behavior, especially in legal matters; trickery or quibbling over trivial matters; subtle or deceptive arguments
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Phrases & Collocations

legal pettifoggery

pettifoggery in court

pettifoggery tactics

avoid pettifoggery

expose pettifoggery

pettifoggery disputes

pettifoggery practices

condemn pettifoggery

pettifoggery issues

pettifoggery claims

Example Sentences

the lawyer's pettifoggery was evident in his arguments.

we cannot tolerate such pettifoggery in our discussions.

his pettifoggery only served to confuse the issue further.

the debate was marred by the pettifoggery of some participants.

she dismissed his pettifoggery as a waste of time.

his pettifoggery was a distraction from the main topic.

they engaged in pettifoggery rather than addressing real problems.

the committee's pettifoggery delayed the decision-making process.

his reputation suffered due to his constant pettifoggery.

in an effort to avoid pettifoggery, they focused on the facts.

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