Definition of Godwin's Law
Godwin's Law 
noun - uncountable
- an Internet "Law" (i.e. observation that often holds true) formulated by Mike Godwin. It states that "As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 100%."
I think that was an intentional invocation of Godwin's Law, so it doesn't really count.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Jan 11 2012. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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