proof by example

noun

A logical fallacy consisting of providing one or more examples as a proof of a more general statement.

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Meanings

nounproof by example (plural proofs by example)

plural proofs by example

  1. human sciencesA logical fallacy consisting of providing one or more examples as a proof of a more general statement.
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