WorldAugust 12, 2026
eliding
ih-LY-ding
Definition
The act of omitting, suppressing, or failing to acknowledge a specific detail, distinction, or complexity in an argument or explanation.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'elidere', meaning 'to strike out' or 'crush'. It entered English to describe the omission of a sound or syllable in speech, later expanding to refer to the broader omission of information or distinctions.
In the news
The author uses this word to describe how the speaker failed to admit or address the critical legal difference between gathering information and sharing it, which was central to the debate.
Free Speech, Immigration Law, and Truth Telling at UCLA Law’s Recent Federalist Society Event
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