Which of the following is a definitional premise?
A) "Dogs are like a good friend in that both are loyal."
B) "Stay off the grass!"
C) "Dogs have four legs."
D) None of these answers is correct.

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A definitional premise is a premise that consists solely of a definition. Typically, such premises will be precising or stipulated definitions (since most people are aware of most lexical definitions). Such premises can serve to sharpen a definition for use in the rest of the argument. None of the provided answers is a definition.

Which of the Following Is a Definitional Premise