arguendo

adv

Latin

In arguing.
Hypothetically; for the purpose or sake of argument. A term used to assume a fact without waiving the right to question it later on. For example, a defense attorney may state to the judge: Assuming arguendo that the defendant committed the crime, the statute of limitations prevents the state from prosecuting him for it.
During the course of an argument or a conversation. For example, Mr. Smith mentioned arguendo that his client had three prior convictions.

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