1. the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself

Examples

• The politician’s equivocation made it impossible to determine his actual position on the issue.
• Her equivocation during the interview suggested she was hiding something.
• The witness’s equivocation frustrated the attorney trying to get a straight answer.
• Stop the equivocation and tell me what really happened.
• His constant equivocation damaged his credibility with voters.
• The contract was written without equivocation to avoid future disputes.