Saturday, May 31, 2025

"Ipse Dixit": My new favorite Latin term that gets to the point in two words...

I came across this Latin term while reading a Supreme Court case (I lost track of which one it was). I think it captures most conversations about politics and economics, as well as any other current event discussion, as of late.

"Ipse Dixit"

Ipse dixit is a Latin term that translates to "he himself said it." In legal contexts, it refers to an assertion or statement made by an individual based solely on their own authority , without any supporting evidence or proof. It is often used to criticize arguments or claims that rely solely on the speaker's authority, rather than objective evidence or reasoning.



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