Reasoning that doesn't hold up Crossword Clue

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Reasoning that doesn't hold up Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

Hint 2: Clue Definition

REASONING (noun)
1. thinking that is coherent and logical
REASONING (adjective)
1. endowed with the capacity to reason

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