"false equivalence" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: false equivalences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} false equivalence (plural false equivalences)
  1. A logical fallacy in which an equivalence is drawn between two subjects based on flawed or false reasoning. Categories (topical): Logical fallacies Related terms: false dilemma, false dichotomy
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