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major term
noun
- logic the predicate of the conclusion of a syllogism, also occurring as the subject or predicate in the major premise
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“Men” is the middle term, “are mortal” the major term, and “Socrates,” the minor term.
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The major term is usually the predicate of the major premise and the predicate of the conclusion.
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Minor Premise: "Socrates" (minor term) is a man (major term).
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The viruddha-hetu is that which is never found where the major term is.
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The condition and the major term are "equipollent" in their extension.
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