The 'Straw Man Argument' is one which is untenable because of certain dishonest or erroneous assumptions embedded within them. When an irrelevant thesis is inaccurately claimed to be someone's position, it is said to be a 'Straw Man' argument, meaning, it will not stand. When done deliberately, this fallocy of presumption is both unethical and unchristian. [ back

a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted

an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds

a contrived argument that seems like the one to beat, but lacks the substance of the real argument it hides

A substitute used to conceal the identity of an actual purchaser.

A slang term for a trustee who purchases property on behalf of another who wishes to remain anonymous.

Someone who purchases property on behalf of another so as to conceal the identity of the true owner. A person who purchases on behalf of another is sometimes referred to as a nominee.

A person to whom title to property or a business interest is transferred for the sole purpose of concealing the true owner and/or the business machinations of the parties.