Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In logic, an argument in a lawsuit which is of such a nature that either party may urge it against the other with some appearance of conclusiveness.

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Examples

  • (antistrephon or conversio) of the dilemma and thinks that a response may be formulated as long as one concentrates on the relevant aspects of the case.

    Lorenzo Valla Nauta, Lodi 2009

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