Sophism
Pronunciation : Soph"ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. sophisme, L. sophisma, fr. Gr.
Definition : Defn: The doctrine or mode of reasoning practiced by a sophist; hence, any fallacy designed to deceive. When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a sophism, or "fallacy". I. Watts. Let us first rid ourselves of sophisms, those of depraved men, and those of heartless philosophers. I. Taylor.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913