Associations to the word «Petitio»
Wiktionary
PETITIO PRINCIPII, noun. (philosophy) (logic) (uncountable) The logical fallacy of begging the question.
PETITIO PRINCIPII, noun. (philosophy) (logic) (countable) A particular argument which commits the fallacy of begging the question; a circular argument.
Dictionary definition
PETITIO, noun. The logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.