Half-truth

A half-truth is a statement that is partially true or that omits material information, especially if such a statement is intended to mislead. A half-truth can be just as fraudulent as an affirmative statement that is untrue; in fact, omission of material information is the most common form of inequitable conduct in patent law. There is a saying that a half-truth is a whole lie.

See also

• Cherry picking
• Fallacy of exclusion
• Nutpicking
• Wishful thinking