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The last part of anything; close; termination; end. |
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Final decision; determination; result. |
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Any inference or result of reasoning. |
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The inferred proposition of a syllogism; the necessary
consequence of the conditions asserted in two related propositions
called premises. See Syllogism. |
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Drawing of inferences. |
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An experiment, or something from which a conclusion may
be drawn. |
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The end or close of a pleading, e.g., the formal ending
of an indictment, "against the peace," etc. |
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An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a
particular position. |