Appeal to Authority

Latin Name

Argumentum ab Auctoritate

Description

Where an assertion is deemed true because of the position or authority of the person asserting it.

Example

Bob Smith has been president of this association for five years and if he says no pets allowed then we should follow his wisdom.

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