tu quoque
The phrase "tu quoque" is Latin for "you also" and is commonly used to describe a specific type of logical fallacy.
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(formal, logical fallacy)A fallacy where one dismisses criticism by accusing the critic of the same fault.
Example
- When accused of lying, he responded with a tu quoque fallacy, pointing out that his accuser had lied in the past.