English Explanatory Dictionary

liar's dividend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The benefit received by those spreading false information, whereby it becomes unclear what is true and what is not.
  2. The benefit received by legitimizing debate about a lie by repeating it.

Word forms

liar's dividend liar's dividends
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