The a minore ad maius argument

Argument

In philosophy and logic, an argument is an attempt to persuade someone of something, or give evidence or reasons for accepting a particular conclusion.Argument may also refer to:-Mathematics and computer science:...

 denotes an inference from smaller to bigger: In a strictly formulated rule (typically a legal regulation or ban), a more general rule is contained.

The reverse and more universally known argument is a maiore ad minus

A maiore ad minus

In logic, a maiore ad minus describes a simple and obvious inference from a claim about a stronger entity, greater quantity, or general class to one about a weaker entity, smaller quantity, or specific member of that class:...

, which also usually has a broader usage. The meaning of the a maiore ad minus

A maiore ad minus

In logic, a maiore ad minus describes a simple and obvious inference from a claim about a stronger entity, greater quantity, or general class to one about a weaker entity, smaller quantity, or specific member of that class:...

 argument is incomparably more general. It pertains to applications of the a fortiori argument

A fortiori argument

The Latin phrase ' denotes "argument 'from [the] stronger [reason]'." For example, if it has been established that a person is deceased, then one can, with equal or greater certainty, argue that the person is not breathing.-Usage:...

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