To argue for the sake of argument, even if you do not agree with the position.
The idiom Play devil’s advocate has Latin roots and derives from the legal profession. During medieval times, the devil’s advocate would argue against the canonization of a potential saint. Their job was to play devil’s advocate and raise any possible objections to the canonization.
During the meeting, I was asked to play devil’s advocate and argue against implementing the new policy.
I know you’re convinced that he’s guilty, but can you play devil’s advocate and see it from his perspective?
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