Kafkatrap

Etymology
, (see the quotation below) in reference to the book Der Proceß (, 1925) by the Bohemian author  (1883–1924), in which a man is accused of crimes that are never specified, and every defense is treated as proof of guilt.

Noun

 * 1) A sophistical rhetorical device in which any denial by an accused person serves as evidence of guilt.

Verb

 * 1)  To employ a Kafkatrap against (someone).