English

Alternative forms

• Godwin's Law

Proper noun

Godwin's law

1. (Internet, usually humorous) The adage that any Usenet discussion will eventually mention the Nazis or Adolf Hitler.
2. (usually humorous) An adage that states that the first person in an argument (usually in online comment threads or forums) to mention the Nazis or Adolf Hitler has lost.

Usage notes

• Mentioning Godwin's law as having been fulfilled in a particular discussion is often deemed sufficient grounds for ending that discussion.