Definition for CON-CLU'SIVE

CON-CLU'SIVE, a. [It. conclusivo.]

  1. Final; decisive; as, a conclusive answer to a proposition.
  2. Decisive; giving a final determination; precluding a further act. The agreeing votes of both houses were not, by any law or reason, conclusive to my judgment. King Charles.
  3. Decisive; concluding the question; putting an end to debate; as, a conclusive argument.
  4. Regularly consequential. Men, not knowing the true forms of syllogisms, can not know whether they are made in right and conclusive modes and figures. – Locke.

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