A fortiori
| Literal meaning | From the stronger |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ay for-tee-OR-eye |
For an even stronger reason. If one point is true, a second point is true all the more.
Example
If a person under 18 cannot make a binding contract, then a child of 5 a fortiori cannot.
Exam tip
Used in arguments; one line is enough.
Memory trick
A fortiori = even more so.
Key takeaway
A fortiori means with even greater reason.
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