devil's advocate
- R.C.Ch. an official selected to examine the facts critically and raise objections in the case of a dead person named for beatification or canonization
- a person who upholds what is regarded as the wrong side or an indefensible cause, perversely or for argument's sake
See devil's advocate in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĕvˈəlz)
noun- One who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.
- Roman Catholic Church An official appointed to present arguments against a proposed canonization or beatification.
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