Godwin's law

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes

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[edit] Etymology

After Michael Wayne Godwin (born 1956), American attorney and author.

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Godwin's law (singulare tantum)

1. (usually humorous) The adage that any Usenet discussion will eventually mention the Nazis or Adolf Hitler.

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• Mentioning Godwin's law as having been fulfilled in a particular discussion is often deemed sufficient grounds for ending that discussion.