"posthockery" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From post hoc + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|post hoc|ery}} post hoc + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} posthockery (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Use of post hoc reasoning, especially when excessive. Tags: rare, uncountable
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