non sequitur

Non sequitur is Latin for “it does not follow.” The phrase is used to describe a fallacy or illogical conclusion; an inference or conclusion that does not follow from the premise. Non sequitur may also be used to describe a response or comment that bears no connection to what was previously said; a random remark.

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