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  2. Tautology (rule of inference) - Wikipedia

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    Theorems are those logical formulas where is the conclusion of a valid proof, [4] while the equivalent semantic consequence indicates a tautology.. The tautology rule may be expressed as a sequent:

  3. Disjunct (linguistics) - Wikipedia

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    In linguistics, a disjunct is a type of adverbial adjunct that expresses information that is not considered essential to the sentence it appears in, but which is considered to be the speaker's or writer's attitude towards, or descriptive statement of, the propositional content of the sentence, "expressing, for example, the speaker's degree of truthfulness or his manner of speaking."

  4. Commutativity of conjunction - Wikipedia

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    Commutativity of conjunction can be expressed in sequent notation as: ()and ()where is a metalogical symbol meaning that () is a syntactic consequence of (), in the one case, and () is a syntactic consequence of () in the other, in some logical system;

  5. Twiqbal - Wikipedia

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    The effect of these two decisions has been described as "incredibly consequential" [1] and "controversial". After Iqbal was decided, expanding Twombly ' s reach beyond antitrust law, legislation was introduced to reverse the cases and re-introduce "notice pleading"; [4] neither bill passed.

  6. Answer (law) - Wikipedia

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    In the common law, an answer is the first pleading by a defendant, usually filed and served upon the plaintiff within a certain strict time limit after a civil complaint or criminal information or indictment has been served upon the defendant.

  7. Argument in the alternative - Wikipedia

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    In regards to contract law, arguing in the alternative is done where a dispute arises over the terms of a contract. In a particular case it may be best for the plaintiff to allege that a statement made was to become a term of the contract. However the circumstances of the case may be such that the plaintiff cannot be certain that the court will ...

  8. Pleading (England and Wales) - Wikipedia

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    The pleadings set out succinctly the claims made by each side, and their legal basis, and provide a basis to explore the issues in the case. They must specify the basic facts which are alleged, but need not evidence those facts or any extensive legal argument (these are addressed at later stages of the process).

  9. Innocent owner defense - Wikipedia

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    An innocent owner defense is a concept in United States law providing for an affirmative defense that applies when an owner claims innocence of a crime and so the property should not be forfeited. It is defined in section 983(d) of title 18 of the United States Code ( 18 U.S.C. § 983(d) ) and is part of the Code that defines forfeiture laws ...