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circulus in probandō

[ˈkɪr.kʊ.ɫʊs ˈɪn prɔˈban.doː]

phrase

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. proving in circles
  2. using a conclusion as the premise in an argument, thus going around the proof
  3. A logical error where the argument assumes what it is trying to prove.
Examples

Ratio eius est circulus in probandō.

His reasoning is circular.

Pronunciationˈkɪr.kʊ.ɫʊs ˈɪn prɔˈban.doː

Part of speechphrase

Usage noteOften used in academic or legal contexts regarding poor arguments.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.