chop logic
adjective
°(of an argument sometimes hyphenated) Characterized by equivocation or by overly complex or specious argumentation; improperly reasoned.
noun
°Chopped logic: reasoning which is improper; sophistry.
°(obsolete usually hyphenated) A logic chopper: one who makes confusing or specious arguments, especially arguments involving equivocation.
verb
°To argue skillfully, using complex logic or clever reasoning.
°To make an argument which is illogical, especially one which is overly complex or which improperly uses fine or clever distinctions; to equivocate.
synonyms: choplogical, illogical