A fortiori

Definition - adv
[New Latin, from the stronger (argument)]
: all the more certainly
: with greater reason
: with still more convincing force ­used in drawing a conclusion that is thought to be even more certain than another <the evident purpose of the latter statute - to provide a distinct and more severe sentencing scheme for violent habitual offenders - plainly suggests that the Legislature intended it to apply a fortiori, to murderers as well as to criminals who commit other violent, but less serious, felonies ­People v. Jenkins, 893 P.2d 1224 (1995)>
Pronunciation"A-"fo'r-shE-'Or-"I, "ä-"fo'r-shE-'Or-E, -"fo'r-tE-

Pronunciation Key

  • \&\ as a and u in a b ut
  • \[^&]\ as e in kitt en
  • \&r\ as ur and er in f urther
  • \a\ as a inash
  • \A\ as a in ace
  • \Š\ as o in m op
  • \au\ as ou in ou t
  • \ch\ as ch in ch in
  • \e\ as e in bet
  • \E\ as ea in easy
  • \g\ as g in go
  • \i\ as i in hit
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  • \I\ as i in ice
  • \j\ as j in job
  • \[ng]\ as ng in sing
  • \O\ as o in go
  • \o\ as aw in law
  • \oi\ as oy in boy
  • \th\ as th in thin
  • \[th_]\ as thin the
  • \Ÿ\ as oo in loot
  • \u\ as oo in foot
  • \y\ as y in yet
  • \zh\ as si in vision
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