51 “WIDESPREAD” is a Weasel Word (example: “There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud.”) (en.m.wikipedia.org) posted 158 days ago by VictoriaSumma 158 days ago by VictoriaSumma +51 / -0 3 comments share 3 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (3) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 1 ▼ – VictoriaSumma [S] 1 point 158 days ago +1 / -0 A weasel word, or anonymous authority, is an informal term for words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful has been said, when in fact only a vague or ambiguous claim has been communicated. permalink save report block reply