elench
Noun
Meaning
That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation.
A specious but fallacious argument; a sophism.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
quirk
cant
fallacy
inconsistency
delusion
mockery
impotent
quibble
claptrap
sophism
subtlety
subterfuge
solecism
elenchus
antilogy
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The freedoms include the ability to leave the Culture when desired, often forming new associated but separate societies with Culture ships and Minds, most notably the Zetetic Elench and the ultra-pacifist and non-interventionist Peace Faction.