In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.
The end or close of a pleading, for example, the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.
The outcome or result of a process or act.
A decision reached after careful thought.
An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.
The end, finish, close or last part of something.
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
A purposeful aim or goal; intent
A musical theme or melodic subject.
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.