speciousness (noun)

1. The speciousness of the Treaty of Versailles led to unintended consequences and contributed to the outbreak of World War II.

2. In the science fiction novel, the author created a dystopian society where the government used speciousness to control the minds of its citizens.

3. The comedian used speciousness to deliver a clever punchline, making the audience burst into laughter.

4. Some religious cults manipulate their followers through the speciousness of their teachings, leading them astray from the true path.