post hoc ergo propter hoc in Latin

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Etymology: See post (“after”), propter (“because of”), hoc – neuter accusative of hic (“this”), and ergō (“therefore”). Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=post hoc ergō propter hoc}} post hoc ergō propter hoc

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"post hoc ergo propter hoc" meaning in Latin

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