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The Latin phrase a fortiori is an argument from a stronger reason: if one fact is true, a related fact that is included in it must also be true.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
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“meaning that, because one fact is true, a second (related and included) fact must also be true.”
Legal Latin, Wikipedia, n.d., Entry: a fortiori.
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