Ad Misericordiam

Pronunciation: /æd mɪˌzɛrɪˈkɔrdiəm/

Definitions of ad misericordiam

noun a Latin legal term meaning an appeal to pity or compassion in order to win an argument or gain sympathy

Example Sentences

A1 I don't think it's fair to appeal ad misericordiam in this situation.

A2 The lawyer tried to win the case by using an ad misericordiam argument.

B1 The defendant's plea ad misericordiam did not sway the judge's decision.

B2 The jury was not convinced by the defendant's ad misericordiam defense.

C1 The use of ad misericordiam in the courtroom is often seen as a desperate tactic.

C2 The ad misericordiam appeal was met with skepticism by the prosecution.

Examples of ad misericordiam in a Sentence

formal The lawyer attempted to appeal ad misericordiam for a reduced sentence for his client.

informal She always plays the sympathy card ad misericordiam whenever she's in trouble.

slang He tried to guilt trip his way out of the situation ad misericordiam.

figurative The artist's painting evoked emotions ad misericordiam from all who viewed it.

Grammatical Forms of ad misericordiam

• plural: ad misericordiam
• comparative: more ad misericordiam
• superlative: most ad misericordiam
• present tense: ad misericordiam
• future tense: will ad misericordiam
• perfect tense: have ad misericordiam
• continuous tense: is ad misericordiam
• singular: ad misericordiam
• positive degree: ad misericordiam
• infinitive: to ad misericordiam
• gerund: ad misericordiaming
• participle: ad misericordiamed

Origin and Evolution of ad misericordiam

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'ad misericordiam' originates from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to an appeal made on the basis of pity or mercy, the term has evolved to also encompass situations where emotional manipulation is used to gain sympathy or advantage.