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The Tacitus Trap refers to a rhetorical device commonly used in political debates and debates about history. The phrase comes from Roman historian Tacitus, who is often times quoted in political discourse, as in his statement that "the more corrupt the state, the more laws it has." In other words, the Tacitus Trap is a rhetorical tactic used to condemn governments by applying Tacitus' observations to contemporary political issues. It is currently 2021.
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