a fortiori
The term "a fortiori" originates from Latin, meaning "from the stronger" and is often used to indicate that a conclusion is more certain or convincing than another.
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Definition
C1Logic
(formal, academic)Used to express that if one thing is true, then a second thing is even more certainly true.
Example
- If it is dangerous to text while driving, a fortiori it is dangerous to drive while intoxicated.
C1Law
(technical, academic)Used to argue that a conclusion is even more applicable in a particular case based on an already accepted conclusion.
Example
- If a minor cannot legally enter into a contract, then, a fortiori, a toddler cannot either.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "a fortiori":