Red Herring

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Logic

Foundational Lexiconchanging the subject
Executive Parlancediversionary tactic
Scholarly Discourseirrelevant interjection
Babel ZenithIgnoratio Elenchi
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ɪɡnɒˈreɪʃioʊ ɪˈlɛŋkaɪ/

Etymology & Meaning

Introducing irrelevant information to divert attention.

In the Boardroom

Discussing industry trends when asked about missed targets.

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