ipse dixit
The term "ipse dixit" originates from Latin, meaning "he himself said it," and is used to describe assertions based solely on the authority of the speaker.
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Definition
C2Rhetoric
(formal, academic)A statement accepted as true based solely on the authority of the person who made it, without supporting evidence.
Example
- The argument was dismissed as an ipse dixit, lacking any empirical support.
C2Philosophy
(formal, academic)An unproven assertion that relies on the speaker's authority rather than logical reasoning.
Example
- In philosophical debates, relying on ipse dixit can undermine the strength of an argument.