In a pie eating contest, a "foul" is defined as: "Any use of the hands to remove the contents of the pie, any interference with another contestant, or any attempt to throw a pie at the judges." Used this way, the term "foul" is a __________ concept.
A)connotative
B)conjunctive
C)disjunctive
D)relational

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A disjunctive concept is defined by the presence of at least one of several possible features. In this case, a "foul" can be any one of the listed actions (use of hands to remove pie contents, interference with another contestant, or throwing a pie at judges), making it a disjunctive concept.

In a Pie Eating Contest, a "Foul" Is Defined As