Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-fortiori
Adverb
/ˌeɪ fɔːrˈtiːəraɪ/
Definition
A term used in logic and law, indicating that if something is true in one case, it is even more likely to be true in another case.
Examples
- Given that all humans need water to survive, a-fortiori, we can conclude that a fish also needs water to live.
- If John is guilty of theft, a-fortiori, he is also guilty of conspiracy to commit theft.
Meaning
This Latin phrase translates to ‘from the stronger’ and is employed to argue that if a weaker case is true, then a stronger case must also be true.
Synonyms
- By implication
- Thus
- Consequently
