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logical argument

DEFINITIONS OF: logical argument

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n a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

Synonyms:
argument, argumentation, line, line of reasoning
Types:
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line of inquiry, line of questioning
an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument
casuistry
argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading
policy
a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
clericalism
a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters
plank
an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party
economic policy
a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues
social policy
a policy of for dealing with social issues
party line
the policy of a political group
foreign policy
a policy governing international relations
zero-tolerance policy
any policy that allows no exception
Zionism
a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine
Type of:
abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning
thinking that is coherent and logical
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