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Ipse dixit

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002778

A Latin phrase meaning "he himself said it," used to describe an assertion made without proof or based solely on the authority of the speaker. In legal arguments, an ipse dixit is considered a weak form of evidence or reasoning, as it lacks independent corroboration or logical support. Courts generally require more than mere assertion to establish facts or legal conclusions.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002778
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Ipse dixit",
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  "definition": "A Latin phrase meaning \"he himself said it,\" used to describe an assertion made without proof or based solely on the authority of the speaker. In legal arguments, an ipse dixit is considered a weak form of evidence or reasoning, as it lacks independent corroboration or logical support. Courts generally require more than mere assertion to establish facts or legal conclusions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/ipse-dixit/"
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