As a lexical definition, the definition "'Royal' means pertaining to royalty" may be criticized as:
A) Negative.
B) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.
C) Being circular.
D) Being affective.
E) Failing to convey the essential meaning of the word being defined.
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