English

Noun

ad verecundiam ‎(plural ad verecundiams)

1. Appeal to authority, argument from authority or authoritative argument.

Related terms

• ad hominem

Synonyms

• (a fallacious objection): appeal to authority
• credentialism
• groupthink
• ipse dixit

Adjective

ad verecundiam ‎(comparative more ad verecundiam, superlative most ad verecundiam)

1. Of or relating to ad verecundiam.

   Well, that's an ad verecundiam argument.

Adverb

ad verecundiam ‎(comparative more ad verecundiam, superlative most ad verecundiam)

1. In an ad verecundiam manner.

   He tried to make his case by arguing ad verecundiam.