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Afortiori

Noun:

1. A Latin term meaning "from a stronger reason". It is used in logic to express a conclusion that is even more certain than a previous one.

Example sentence: In the legal argument, the lawyer used the principle of afortiori to prove that if John was guilty, then Mary was even more guilty.

Adverb:

1. In a manner that strengthens or supports a previous statement or conclusion.

Example sentence: The defendant argued that, afortiori, he should not be held accountable for the accident since he was not present at the scene.

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