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.
Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.