Appeal to Popularity
/əˈpiːl tuː pɒpjʊˈlærɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A logical fallacy arguing that a proposition is true because many people believe it.
The attorney warned against the appeal to popularity during closing arguments, emphasizing evidence over public opinion.
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- appeal to popularities
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Commentary
Commonly found in legal argument critique, emphasizing that popularity does not equate to legal validity.
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