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Definition:
The appeal to force, also known as argumentum ad baculum, is an informal
fallacy which is committed when an argument attempts to coerce agreement by
threatening some adverse consequences should the claims in question be rejected.
The simplest form of the appeal to force is the threat of naked violence:
If you don't agree that Star Trek is best, I'll punch you.
Also Known As: argumentum ad baculum
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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