illogical

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As the heat builds over the contentious law change, which Computerworld covered extensively last year, the New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) described the Act as "illogical" - and potentially ethically flawed.

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  1. adjective Contradicting or disregarding the principles of logic.
  2. adjective Without logic; senseless.

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  • As the heat builds over the contentious law change, which Computerworld covered extensively last year, the New Zealand Computer Society (NZCS) described the Act as "illogical" - and potentially ethically flawed. —  Computerworld
  • If that means what you seem to imply, then your illogical is absolutely mind boggling. —  Hot Air » Top Picks
  • A counterpoint to this thesis would vigorously argue that the alleged OPEC destabilization over the US economy is illogical, as many countries in the Gulf are experiencing a recession as a result of Wall Street's crunch. —  Assyrian International News Agency
  • And the illogical is very meaningful, when put in proper context. —  ArmchairGM Popular Stuff
  • They are always illogical, and their frivolity wearies me. —  Vendetta: a story of one forgotten
 

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/ɪˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
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