Definition of "specious argument" []

• An argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "But ever in opposition to specious argument arose thoughts of Winona and Judah and the terrible work done at the sacking of Oswatamie."
• "The faith and devotion of the emperor has furnished Batonics with a specious argument in favor of his early baptism."