A "weasel word" refers to a term or phrase used to create an impression of meaning or truth while avoiding a specific commitment. These words often allow speakers or writers to speak ambiguously or to retract or deny a claim without outright contradiction. Weasel words can be found in various contexts, such as advertising, politics, and everyday conversation, where precision and clarity can be sacrificed for vagueness.

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