\begin{definition}[Definition:Argumentum ad Baculum]
An '''argumentum ad baculum''' is a logical argument that, rather than prove or present evidence for a claim, threatens any who dare argue with the person or group making the claim.
The presence of such a threat is often a good reason to avoid ''stating'' an opposing view, but manifestly does not support the truth or falsity of the claim under consideration.
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