conclusory

[ kuhn-kloo-suh-ree ]

adjective

1. conclusive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of conclusory¹

First recorded in 1840–50; conclusive, -ory ¹

Example Sentences

She also noted that Thomas declined to “fully grapple with countervailing evidence,” citing old decisions that cut against his conclusory assertions.

From Slate

And he dismissed his ruling’s ruinous impact on gender equality in a single conclusory paragraph asserting that abortion restrictions could not possibly discriminate against women.

From Slate

A&F also argues that that the lawsuit "does not provide any facts supporting its conclusory and unsupported allegation that A&F provided compensation to victims of alleged Jeffries' sexual abuse".

From BBC

Conclusory references to “decency,” “moderation,” “restraint,” “full progress,” and “moral judgment” are not enough.

From Slate

He dismissed the expert affidavit the defense submitted to support their valuation of the club as "inadmissible because it is conclusory" and its views "apparently based to a great extent on hearsay statements from unspecified witnesses as well as upon speculations on the part of the expert."

From Salon