liar paradox
noun
: a semantical paradox associated with the Cretan philosopher Epimenides (†7th century b.c.) and occurring when someone says "I am lying" or "I am now asserting a falsehood" which is a true statement if it is false and a false one if it is true compare epimenidean , russell's paradox
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