The definition "'Child' means, for purposes of buying a ticket for admission to the Bijou Theater, a person less than eleven years old" is an example of:
A) A definition by subclass.
B) An operational definition.
C) A lexical definition.
D) A demonstrative definition.
E) A precising definition.

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This is an example of a precising definition because it narrows down the general meaning of "child" to a specific context (buying a ticket for admission to the Bijou Theater) and age group (less than eleven years old), making the term more precise for that particular situation.

The Definition "'Child' Means, for Purposes of Buying a Ticket