#428 equivocal

equivocal- adj. capable of varying interpretations, ambiguous; deliberately misleading or vague; evasive; of doubtful character or sincerity; dubious

C17 from Late Latin aequivocus - vox- voice

also equivocate verb to use vague or ambiguous language; avoid speaking directly or honestly

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