beg the question


Definition: Meaning of, beg the question in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bɛɡ ðə;ðɪ;ðiː ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n /

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Present Participle Third Person Singular
  1. assume the truth of something, especially the very thing to be proved; avoid a difficult point
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  2. of a statement or argument invite a follow up question or point
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