IG glossary terms

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Ignoratio Elenchi

/ɪɡˌnɒrɑːʃioʊ ɪˈlɛnki/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A logical fallacy in legal argumentation where an irrelevant conclusion is presented, failing to address the issue in dispute.
    The lawyer’s argument was dismissed due to ignoratio elenchi, as it diverted from the central legal question.

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Commentary

Use this term to identify when an argument fails logically by addressing a point that does not resolve the actual dispute, a common pitfall in legal pleadings and oral arguments.

Ignore

/ɪɡˈnɔːr/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To deliberately pay no attention to a legal notice, requirement, or obligation.
    The defendant ignored the court summons, resulting in a default judgment.
  2. (v.) To fail to consider or disregard legally relevant facts or evidence.
    The judge refused to ignore the new evidence presented during the trial.

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  • ignores
  • ignored
  • ignoring

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Commentary

In legal contexts, 'ignore' often implies a conscious or willful omission, which can have procedural consequences such as default judgments or sanctions.

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