In order to understand the meaning of Categorically False, one must understand the Categorical approach to defining crimes. Where there are two crimes that may be similar in nature, but defined differently in different areas (Such as "Burglary" and "Shoplifting") then one may or may not be the same as the other.
For example, State X defines walking into a store in the middle of the day and stealing X amount of product from the shelf as "Burglary". State Y defines the same action as "Shoplifting". It is in a defense attorney's best interest to argue that this conviction, especially as it applies to Federal Law (enhancing sentences based on prior convictions), does not fall in the same category as a specified crime.
So, in practice, it means that a reporter asking someone's opinion of whether or not the charges of "drug smuggling" to a relative are true. The interviewee would respond, "Those charges are categorically false". Meaning, this person did something... but not defined in the way you just asked about.
However, in popular culture, people using the phrase Categorically False simple mean "wholly untrue", which is incorrect.
For example, State X defines walking into a store in the middle of the day and stealing X amount of product from the shelf as "Burglary". State Y defines the same action as "Shoplifting". It is in a defense attorney's best interest to argue that this conviction, especially as it applies to Federal Law (enhancing sentences based on prior convictions), does not fall in the same category as a specified crime.
So, in practice, it means that a reporter asking someone's opinion of whether or not the charges of "drug smuggling" to a relative are true. The interviewee would respond, "Those charges are categorically false". Meaning, this person did something... but not defined in the way you just asked about.
However, in popular culture, people using the phrase Categorically False simple mean "wholly untrue", which is incorrect.
(From Luke Cage)
Reporter: "Have you been questioned by the NYPD about your cousin?"
Councilwoman Mariah Dillard: "Family first Robin. I love my cousin Cornell Stokes. The charges against him are categorically false..."
Reporter: "Have you been questioned by the NYPD about your cousin?"
Councilwoman Mariah Dillard: "Family first Robin. I love my cousin Cornell Stokes. The charges against him are categorically false..."
by My Diction is Reckless July 2, 2020
The feeling one gets when they see something on social media (usually Twitter or Facebook) that may be interpreted as racist, sexist, transphobic, etc that resembles anger but ultimately they don't really care. They are usually Social Justice Warriors who just wanna promote their own social media accounts by pretending to be outraged.
False rage also needs no evidence or reason. Any statements or actions that have nothing to do with any social or racial group can be interpreted that way to the minds of people that are clouded with delusional thoughts and over-sensitive feelings.
False rage also needs no evidence or reason. Any statements or actions that have nothing to do with any social or racial group can be interpreted that way to the minds of people that are clouded with delusional thoughts and over-sensitive feelings.
I am sure that all these outraged people on Twitter are just SJWs who don't really care about what was said or done, just reacting to get views and maintain that "holier than thou" attitude they possess. They prefer to ruin people's lives and then not care 15 minutes later. Their false rage disgusts me.
by Octavius86 December 10, 2019
when the pictures of any person on any social website make that person appear extremely sexy, but they are significantly less attractive in person.
guy:"damn, this girl is sexy! look at that ass! i gotta meet this chick"
two days later...
guy: "damn, that girl was sooooo not as attractive in person. she had like, NO ASS. She was false assvertising with her pics.
two days later...
guy: "damn, that girl was sooooo not as attractive in person. she had like, NO ASS. She was false assvertising with her pics.
by mr.benzedrine March 27, 2009
A Greek Orthodox laity who shows his false humility to the clergy and laity just to gain attention.......as well as an attempt to control people's thoughts.
by Romiosini September 5, 2022
The false ego is the idea and concept we create about ourselves in the course of our lives, which typically excludes any qualities we don't wish to accept about ourselves.
by H.Bogart March 13, 2015
The longing for or reminiscence of an era which you did not actually grow up in, having only experienced the era through it's movies, TV shows, music, etc; not based on actual life experiences.
Most people these days claiming to be 90s kids are full of false nostalgia. They think seeing reruns in 2003 of shows from the 90s is the same as actually wearing the baggy jeans, riveted belt, and homemade tank top rocking your totally-not-natural blonde spiked hair while listening to Nirvana. Or locking yourself in your room full of Nick Carter and Joey Fatone posters, listening to BSB and *NSYNC after finishing up the recent Halloween episode of Boy Meets World.
by The Jon Harrison June 23, 2014
An individual so insecure and desperate to feel relevant, that they sit online all the day putting down, insulting and disagreeing with anything or anyone they come across. Often found in Youtube comments or Reddit.
Similar to trolls, one with false cybersense is more insecure and does it to give themselves an (albeit false) sense of power and superiority.
Similar to trolls, one with false cybersense is more insecure and does it to give themselves an (albeit false) sense of power and superiority.
Joe: "I like blue"
Jane: "omg what a loser, blue is a stupid color for idiots. Learn how to get good color taste, moron"
False cybersense!
Jane: "omg what a loser, blue is a stupid color for idiots. Learn how to get good color taste, moron"
False cybersense!
by Based Fiend September 6, 2023