To overcome by logical argument.
To engage in excessive or inappropriate application of logic.
To apply logical reasoning to.
logical
It's hard to work out his system of logic.
The study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration.
The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.
A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
To plead; to argue.
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.
A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.
An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.
An excuse; an apology.
That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.