Appeal to Urgency
/əˈpiːl tu ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A logical fallacy or rhetorical tactic where urgency is asserted to pressure immediate decision-making, often sidelining thorough legal analysis.
The lawyer's argument was dismissed as an appeal to urgency rather than a reasoned legal claim.
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- appeals to urgency
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Commentary
In legal drafting and argumentation, be wary of appeals to urgency as they may undermine fair procedural considerations.
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