Appeal to Logic
/əˈpiːl tə ˈlɒdʒɪk/
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- (n.) A legal argument that invokes principles of reason and evidence to support a claim or decision.
The lawyer made an appeal to logic to persuade the judge to reconsider the ruling.
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Appeal to logic underscores reliance on rational argumentation rather than emotional or fallacious tactics in legal briefs and oral arguments.
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