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Syllogism
A logical argument in which the conclusion follows from two prior premises. A categorical syllogism consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion that follows—for example,
All cats are clever. (major premise)
Lily is a cat. (minor premise)
Therefore, Lily is clever. (conclusion)
Other types of syllogisms include disjunctive syllogisms and hypothetical syllogisms.
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