Logical statement that contradicts itself (7)

I believe the answer is:

paradox

(Other definitions for paradox that I've seen before include "Seemingly inconsistent statement" , "An apparent absurdity" , "Seeming contradiction" , "Statement which seems contradictory but is true" , "Anomaly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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