An argument from the greater to the less is of no force; conversely it is good.
Definition of Argumentum A Majori Ad Minus Negative Non Valet Valet E Converso
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd EditionAn argument from the grcater to the less is of no force negatively; affirmatively it is. Jenk. Cent 281.