Godwin's law
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
After Michael Wayne Godwin (born 1956), American attorney and author.
[edit] Noun
- (usually humorous) The adage that any Usenet discussion will eventually mention the Nazis or Adolf Hitler.
[edit] Usage notes
- Mentioning Godwin's law as having been fulfilled in a particular discussion is often deemed sufficient grounds for ending that discussion.
