What is contextual lying?

Answer 1

Lying in context. In other words, when your pregnant wife asks if she is fat, and she is, you say no. That is lying in context, or contextual lying.

Answer 2

Contextual lying is the act of providing false information based on the specific circumstances of a situation. It often involves tailoring the lie to fit the context in order to manipulate or deceive others for personal gain or to avoid negative consequences.