If a person cites a source in support of a conclusion and there is good reason to believe that the source has been cited incorrectly, then the person commits the fallacy of inappropriate appeal to authority.

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The fallacy of inappropriate appeal to authority occurs when a source is cited incorrectly or is not a legitimate authority on the subject, undermining the argument's credibility.

If a Person Cites a Source in Support of a Conclusion