appeal to tradition

/əˌpiːl tuː trəˈdɪʃən/

arguing that something is valid because it has always been done that way

appeal to tradition in a sentence

“We've always done it this way is an appeal to tradition.”

Latin appellare to address + traditio handing over, delivery from tradere to hand over

Related Words

appeal to ignorance

arguing that a conclusion must be true because it has not been proven false

ad hominem

attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself

appeal to authority

using an authority figure's opinion as evidence when they lack relevant expertise

appeal to emotion

using emotional manipulation instead of logical arguments

appeal to nature

arguing something is good because it's 'natural'

bandwagon fallacy

arguing something is true because many people believe it