An argument whose conclusion rests on the definition of a word used in the premises is:
A) A deductive argument.
B) A valid argument.
C) A sound argument.
D) A cogent argument.
E) An inductive argument.

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An argument whose conclusion rests on the definition of a word used in the premises is a deductive argument, as the conclusion is drawn from the premises by logical reasoning.

An Argument Whose Conclusion Rests on the Definition of a Word