Jesuitism

Example:The politician’s explanation of his latest policy was nothing but obfuscation, making it hard for the voters to grasp the real intent.

Definition:The act of making something obscure or difficult to understand, especially in order to mislead or conceal the truth.

Example:During the debate, the opponent resorted to equivocation to avoid directly answering the question posed by the moderator.

Definition:The art or practice of using ambiguous or imprecise language to avoid committing oneself to a precise statement or to conceal the truth.

Example:The argument was bogged down in a series of niggling distinctions that did not address the core issue.

Definition:Subtle and minor differences that are often used to create confusion or avoid taking a clear position.