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That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation.

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  1. n. That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation.
  2. n. A specious but fallacious argument; a sophism.
  3. (a) That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation. (b) A specious but fallacious argument; a sophism.