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Amphibology differs from equivocation in two important respects. [fact]

Amphibology differs from equivocation in two important respects. Although amphibology pertains to the entire argument, equivocation is limited to single words or phrases; the entire argument is susceptible to a two-fold interpretation due to its structure, not to any misuse on the part of the debater.

Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide …, loc. 1211