Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being equivocal; ambiguity or uncertainty, especially in language or communication.

“The professor criticized the politician’s speech for its equivocacy on the matter, leaving many in the audience confused.”

2. noun

The use of ambiguous or unclear language, especially to deceive or mislead.

“The company’s advertisement was accused of equivocacy, as it made promises that it had no intention of keeping.”