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argument

 
/ˈɑr·gjə·mənt/ n [C] (REASONS)

Definition

the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or an explanation of why you believe something should be done: A good argument can be made for providing health insurance for all children. law An argument is a lawyer’s representation of a case in a court of law.
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