ad verecundiam
"Ad verecundiam" is a Latin term used in arguments to describe an appeal to authority, often seen as a logical fallacy when the authority is not relevant to the topic.
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Definition
C2Logical Arguments
(technical, academic)A fallacy where a claim is supported by citing an authority figure rather than presenting evidence or reasoning.
Example
- Arguing that a medication is effective because a famous actor endorses it is an example of ad verecundiam.
- The politician's argument was dismissed as ad verecundiam because the expert cited had no relevant expertise.
Similar
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