post hoc

/ˈpoʊst ˈhɑk/
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Definitions of post hoc
  1. noun
    the logical fallacy of believing that temporal succession implies a causal relation
    synonyms: post hoc ergo propter hoc
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    type of:
    logical fallacy
    a fallacy in logical argumentation
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