Wiktionary
(context of an argument sometimes hyphenated English) Characterized by equivocation or by overly complex or specious argumentation; improperly reasoned. alt. (context of an argument sometimes hyphenated English) Characterized by equivocation or by overly complex or specious argumentation; improperly reasoned. n. 1 (context uncountable sometimes hyphenated English) chopped logic: reasoning which is improper; sophistry. 2 (context obsolete countable usually hyphenated English) A logic chopper: one who makes confusing or specious arguments, especially arguments involving equivocation. v
1 To argue skillfully, using complex logic or clever reasoning. 2 To make an argument which is illogical, especially one which is overly complex or which improperly uses fine or clever distinctions; to equivocate.
Usage examples of "chop logic".
Would you chop logic with a UASR representative sitting in my place?
Small, who did not venture to chop logic with admirals, but was excessively polite to such great people, went out to receive the admiral, hat in hand.
The brokenhearted Troilus tries to chop logic and convince himself that he does not really see his Cressida.