blame pressed point. given Authority believed right. another example R — Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: Autobiography Recollections
I was to blame for not having pressed my point. I had given in to Authority when I believed I was right. That is another example of How Not To Do Research. I note it here as a warning to the young. If you are sure of your facts, you should defend your position.
