Non Sequitur
/ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement, often used to identify fallacious reasoning in legal arguments.
The lawyer's claim was dismissed as a non sequitur because it lacked a logical connection to the facts of the case.
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- non sequiturs
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Commentary
In legal contexts, identifying a non sequitur can undermine the validity of arguments and is key in motions to exclude irrelevant testimony or evidence.
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