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Term: A MULTO FORTIORI
Definition: A multo fortiori means "by far the stronger reason" in Latin. It is similar to the phrase "a fortiori."
A MULTO FORTIORI
A multo fortiori is a Latin phrase that means "by far the stronger reason." It is often used to emphasize a point or argument that is even more valid than a previous one. It is similar to the phrase "a fortiori."
In the first example, the argument is that if John can run a mile in under 5 minutes, it is even more certain that he can run a mile in under 6 minutes. The second example shows that if a doctor recommends quitting smoking for one reason, it is even more important to quit if there is a higher risk factor involved.