Meaning & use
equivoque
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An ambiguous or equivocal expression, or a play on words that can be understood in more than one sense.
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The poet's use of equivoque let the line be read as both a blessing and a curse.
Lawyers are trained to spot equivoque in contract language that could later cause disputes.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French, "equivoque" shares its root with "equivocate," meaning to speak ambiguously to avoid committing to a clear statement.
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