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What (who) is inexactitude - definition


Inexactitude      
·noun Inexactness; uncertainty; as, geographical inexactitude.
terminological inexactitude         
A EUPHEMISM FOR DISHONESTY IN BRITISH ENGLISH
¦ noun humorous a lie.
Origin
first used by Winston Churchill in 1906.
Terminological inexactitude         
A EUPHEMISM FOR DISHONESTY IN BRITISH ENGLISH
Terminological inexactitude is a phrase introduced in 1906 by British politician Winston Churchill. It is used as a euphemism or circumlocution meaning a lie, an untruth, or a substantially correct but technically inaccurate statement.
Examples of use of inexactitude
1. In parliament an honourable gentleman may commit a terminological inexactitude.
2. To say that they welcome foster carers from all backgrounds and faiths has been proved a terminological inexactitude. – Giovanna, Rome, Italy How sad for the boy to have to back into Council Care.