It is a deception with intent, a lie; the term is used more in philosophy. It comes from the Greek 963; 959; 966; 953; 963; 956; 945; ( sophisma "trap, artifice) ). See paralogism, fallacy .
It means distraction, deception. False argument or statement that appears to be true. Paralogism.
False or capricious argument that is intended to pose as true
It is technically a refutation, contradiction or challenge.