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special pleading

  1. Law a pleading which is more than a mere denial of the charges or allegations, as one introducing new matter justifying an otherwise culpable act
  2. an argument or presentation that leaves out what is unfavorable and develops only what is favorable to the case

See special pleading in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Law Assertion of new or special matter to offset the opposing party's allegations, as an alternative to direct denial.
  2. A presentation of an argument that emphasizes only a favorable or single aspect of the question at issue.
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