Appeal to Novelty
/əˈpiːl tu ˈnɒvəlti/
Definitions
- (n.) A logical fallacy asserting a claim is true or better because it is new or innovative.
The lawyer's argument relied on an appeal to novelty rather than solid evidence.
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Common in legal argumentation, this fallacy undermines credibility; avoid relying solely on novelty without substantive support.
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