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a fortiori

 

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Adverbial a fortiori has 1 sense
  1. a fortiori, with greater reason, with more reason - for a still stronger, more certain reason; "if you are wrong then, a foritori, so am I"

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a fortiori


Description:

A Latin phrase meaning "with greater reason" or "even more so." It is used to express a logical conclusion that can be drawn from a stronger or more obvious assertion.

Sample Sentences:

1. She has won several marathons; a fortiori, she will excel in this upcoming race.

2. If dogs are not allowed in the park, then a fortiori, cats should be prohibited as well.

3. The defendant has a prior criminal record; a fortiori, the prosecutor argued that he poses a danger to society.

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