Syllogism noun \ˈsi-lə-ˌji-zəm\
: A formal argument in logic that is formed by two statements and a conclusion, which must be true if the two statements are true.
Premise noun \ˈpre-məs\
Premises: a building and the area of land that it is on
: a statement or idea that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of an argument
Proposition noun \ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən\
: Something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
: A statement to be proved, explained, or discussed
: Something that someone intends to do or deal with
Fallacy noun \ˈfa-lə-sē\
: A wrong belief: a false or mistaken idea
: The quality of being false or wrong
Faulty adjective \ˈfȯl-tē\
: Having a mistake, fault, or weakness
Conjecture noun \kən-ˈjek-chər\
: An opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence
Rebut verb \ri-ˈbət\
: to prove (something) is false by using arguments or evidence
Civil disobedience noun
: Refusal to obey laws as a way of forcing the government to do or change something
Anarchy noun \ˈa-nər-kē, -ˌnär-\
: A situation of confusion and wild behavior in which the people in a country, group, organization, etc., are not controlled by rules or laws
Tyranny noun \ˈtir-ə-nē\
: Cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others
: A government in which all power belongs to one person : the rule or authority of a tyrant
Labor union noun
: An organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members
Sharecropper noun \-ˌkrä-pər\
: a farmer especially in the southern U.S. who raises crops for the owner of a piece of land and is paid a portion of the money from the sale of the crops
Jim crow
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Usually offensive: black 4
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: Ethnic discrimination especially against blacks by legal enforcement or traditional sanctions