When we describe a claim as "self-contradictory" we mean that because of its grammatical construction and the meanings of the words used to express the claim, the claim should be regarded as __________.
A) necessarily false
B) necessarily true
C) probably true but not necessarily true
D) probably false but not necessarily false

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A self-contradictory claim cannot be true by definition, as it contradicts itself. Therefore, it must be necessarily false.

When We Describe a Claim as "Self-Contradictory" We Mean That