Legal Definitions - ARG

Term: ARG
Definition: An abbreviation for the Latin term "arguendo," meaning "for the sake of argument." It is often used to indicate that a statement or point being made is not necessarily the speaker's own belief, but rather a hypothetical or theoretical argument being presented. Example: "ARG, let's say for the sake of argument that the Earth is flat. How would that change our understanding of gravity?" This example illustrates the use of ARG to introduce a hypothetical scenario that is not necessarily true or believed by the speaker. It is used to explore a theoretical argument or idea. Example: "ARG, some people argue that raising the minimum wage would hurt small businesses. However, others argue that it would stimulate the economy by increasing consumer spending." This example shows how ARG can be used to introduce different sides of an argument or debate. It signals that the speaker is not necessarily taking a position, but rather presenting different perspectives for discussion.