Ipse Dixit
/ˈɪp.si ˈdɪk.sɪt/
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- (n.) A dogmatic assertion made without supporting evidence, accepted solely on the authority of the speaker.
The court dismissed the argument as mere ipse dixit, lacking any factual foundation.
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Commentary
Often used critically in legal reasoning to caution against accepting unsubstantiated claims as evidence or legal authority.
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