A Fortiori
prep. latin phrase meaning "from the stronger" - loosely used to mean "with even stronger reason". Often used to lead from a less certain proposition to a more evident inference that follows directly from the other proposition.
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If John who is 18 is not too young to go to war, then a fortiori 19 year-old Peter is not too young.
A fortiori
More effective; with greater reason
A vinculo matrimonii
Latin: of marriage.
FORTIORI or A FORTIORI. An epithet for any conclusion or inference, which is much stronger than another. "If it be so, in a feoffment passing a new right, a fortiori, much more is it for the restitution of an ancient right." Co. Litt. 253, 260.
Peace officers may, a fortiori, make an arrest for a crime or misdemeanor committed in their view, without any warrant. An arrest may therefore be made by a constable, a justice of the peace, sheriff, or coroner.
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